HINGE

THEOREM
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What is Hinge?
A usually metal piece that
attaches a door, gate, or cover
to something and allows it to
open and close.
So what is Hinge Theorem?
So what is Hinge Theorem?
 Hinge Theorem
If two sides of a triangle are congruent to
the two sides of another triangle
and the included angle of the first triangle
is larger than the included angle of the
second triangle, then the third side of the
first triangle is greater than the third side of
the second triangle.
 FIRST DOOR SECOND DOOR

Second door’s third side > First door’s third side

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Converse of
HINGE
THEOREM
What is Converse of Hinge Theorem?
Converse of Hinge Theorem
If two sides of a triangle are congruent to the
two sides of another triangle
and the third side of the first triangle is larger
than the third side of the second triangle, then
the included angle of the first triangle is greater
than the included angle of the second triangle.
 Which angle is larger?

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