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Inequalities in Triangles

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Objectives:

1. Find the measure of exterior angles.

2. State and illustrate the exterior angle inequality
theorem, triangle inequality theorem and Hinge
Theorem.
3. Apply the inequality relation within one triangle.
4. Recognize and apply inequalities in two triangles.

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The positions of the longest and shortest sides of
a triangle are related to the positions of the
largest and smallest angles.

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Example 1: Ordering Triangle Side Lengths and Angle
Measures

Write the angles in order from

smallest to largest.
The shortest side is , so the
smallest angle is F.

The angles from smallest to largest are F, H and G.

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Example 2: Ordering Triangle Side Lengths and Angle
Measures

Write the sides in order from

shortest to longest.
mR = 180° – (60° + 72°) = 48°
The smallest angle is R, so the 48°
shortest side is .

The sides from shortest to longest are

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Example 3:

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Example 4:

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A triangle is formed by three segments, but not
every set of three segments can form a triangle.

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A certain relationship must exist among the lengths
of three segments in order for them to form a
triangle.

NOTE: Just check that the sum of the two

shorter sides is greater than the longest
side.

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Example 5: Applying the Triangle Inequality
Theorem

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Example 5: Applying the Triangle Inequality
Theorem

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Example 6: Finding Possible Side Lengths
The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 8
inches and 13 inches. Find the range of
possible lengths for the third side.

Let x represent the length of the third side. Then

apply the Triangle Inequality Theorem.
x + 8 > 13 8 + 13 > x
x>5 21 > x

Combine the inequalities. So 5 < x < 21. The length

of the third side is greater than 5 inches and less
than 21 inches.
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Example 7

The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 22

inches and 17 inches. Find the range of possible
lengths for the third side.

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You can also use side lengths to classify a
triangle as acute or obtuse.

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