INEQUALITIES IN ONE TRIANGLE

C. Triangle Inequality
THEOREM: The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third
side. (Ang kabuuang sukat ng dalawang sides ng triangle ay higit sa sukat ng ikatlo nitong side.)

EXAMPLES
Can the side lengths form a triangle? Explain.
a. 3, 5, 9
b. 3, 5, 8

EXERCISES
A. Can the side lengths form a triangle? YES or NO. Why?
1. 3, 4, 5 YES

2. 5, 7, 13 ______

3+4 >5
3+5> 4
4 +5>3

c. 3, 5, 7

greater than ; less than

3. 6, 9, 12 ______

4. 10, 15, 25 ______

5. 3, 6, 2 ______

B. Given the lengths of the two sides of a triangle, give ALL the possible lengths of its third side.
SIDE 1

SIDE 2

10

15

SIDE 3

Can you suggest an

EASY WAY on how to
give the possible
lengths of the third side
of the triangle?

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