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SIDES AND ANGLES OF 4 TRI, \ 13.1. (i) Sides of a Triangle (ii) Angles of a Triangle Students Learning Outcomes After studying this unit, the students will be able to: * prove that if two sides of a triangle are unequal in length, th angle of greater measure opposite to it, te tone VI * prove that if two angles of a triangle are unequal in meas | to the greater angle is longer than the side opposite to the sma iy, || * prove that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of g trian any, the length of the third side. Bs eg | * prove that from a point. out-side a line, the Perpendiut el distance from the point to the I Sth Introduction Recall that if two sides of a triangle are equal, then the an, les are also equal and vice-versa. But in this unit we shal tg sy, inequality relations among sides and angles of a triangle, Some ing eorem 13.1.1 If two sides of a triangle are unequal in length, the longer sie ik of greater measure opposite to it. ty A Given In AABC, mAC > mAB To Prove mZABC > mZACB Construction 8 On AC take a point D such that AD = AB . Join B to D so that Aah isosceles triangle. Label 21 and 22 as shown in the given figure. 218 Mathematics 9 Reasony (i) | Angles opposite to cong (construction) Huent sides, we (ii) | (At exterior angle of a Wiangle is pre than a non-adjacent interior se (iii) | By (i) and (ii) ‘ler ingle) nc +mZDBC Postulate of addition of angles c= i FL dl cones (iy) . c>mZ1 mZACB By (iii) and (ivy JAB smZACB (Transitive property of inequality of real gor 0B numbers) a that in a sealene triangle, the angle opposite to the largest side i ter than 60°. (i.e., (Wo-third of a tight-angle) sure real A vet mn AABC. AC > AB > BC fpProve mZB > 60° roof Statements hb AABC mZB>mZC mAC > mAB (given) mZB>mZA mAC > mBC (given) Bu mZA+mZB + mZC = 180° ZA, ZB, ZC are the angles of AABC mZB + mZB + mZB > 180° mZB > mZC, mZB > mZA (proved) Bence m2B > 60° ___| 18 6fai= 60° i Uni ND ANGLES OF A TRIANG, 3 7 “R SIDES A 13.1. (i) Sides ofa Triangle (ii) Angles of a Triangle mes Students Learning Outco! student a triangle are unequal in length, the long, psite tO it. ET Side hae | Ws ay After study’ prove that if ovo si angle of greater med ides of sure OPPe angles of @ triangle are unequal in measure, the i: is er than the side opposi + Me side Je is longer that pposite to the smaller angle, PPOsite jengths of any two sides of prove that if wo to the greater ang! * prove that the sum of the | the length of the third side. a point, out-side a line, the perpendicular is th iS the Shortest a triangle j is g EFeater tp, lan prove that from distance from the point to the line. Introduction Recall that if two sides of a triangle are equal, then the angles apposi Site t0 then and vice-versa. But in this unit we shall st shall study some interest, iB are also equal gles of a triangle. inequality relations among sides and an; eorem 13.1.1 Me If two sides of a triangle are unequal in length, the longer side has an angle of greater measure opposite to it. Given In AABC, mAC > mAB To Prove mZABC > mZACB Construction On AC take a point D such that AD i i 5 = AB. Join B so tha isosceles triangle. Label Z| and 22 as shown in the ven ee a igure. 8 ¢ 218 | yr 219 Mathematics 9 proof Statements = 2 AABD Reasons _ mZl=mZ2 i A sree (i) | Angles opposite to congruent sides, (construction) tn ABCD. mZACB < mZ2 ie. 2>mZ. ii | ic, mZ2>m. ACB ee (ii) ie exterior angle of a uiangle is greater ‘an a non-adjacent interior angle) mZt>mZACB Gii) | By (i) and (ii) But mZABC = mZI +mZDBC Postulate of addition of angles. mZABC>mZ10 0 ee (iv) -, mZABC> mZ1 >mZACB By (iii) and (iv) Hence mZABC > mZACB (Transitive property of inequality of real numbers) Example 1 Prove that in a scalene triangle, the angle opposite to the largest side is of measure greater than 60°. (i.e., two-third of a ae Given In AABC, AC > AB > BC To Prove Reasons = mAC > mAB (given) | mAC > mBC (given) | ZA, ZB, ZC are the angles of AABC | mZB>mZC, mZB>mZA (proved) 180°/3 = 60° a.) sides and Angles of (ree sides a0 proof [ jes Hin LB2 22 AMBD In mZ1>mZB mZ1>mZ2 ALCD, mZ2>mZ3 eee, . pte . mZi>mZ4 ence mAL > mAM /Meorem 13.1.3 W The sum of the length of the third side. Given AABC To Prove a) mAB + mAC > mBC (i) mAB+ mBC > mAC (iii), mBC +mCA > mAB Construction > “ Take a point D on CA such that AD Z1, 22 as shown in the given figure. Il | (ZL is anext. Z and zp is j lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than th the | opposite 2) "Sten From J and IT | (22 is an ext. Z and 23 is its opposite 2) intemal Vertical angles | From V and VI In AALM, m41 > mZ4 (proved) 1 D>. = AB. Join B to D and name the angles, Proof Statements | Re In AABD, ~ | | 21222 AD = AB ee AD=AB (construction) | m. mZDBC = mZ1 + mZABC MZDBCS MZ) ees (iii) | From (i) and (ii) 4 ppc. co? MBC | By (iii) . an + mAC > MBC mCD =mAD + mac | ac BC — lente AB + mAC > : |mAD=mAB (construction) gilt | AB +mBC > MAC | —_ a \| nd mpc +mCA > mAB “gxample 1 Which of the following sets of lengths can be the lengths of the sides of a | triangle? (a) 2em,3em,5em (b) 3em,4em,Sem, (c) 2em,4em,7em, (a) 24355 +, This set of lengths cannot be those of the sides of a triangle. (b) v 34+4>5,345>4,4+5>3 :. This set can form a triangle. () 24+4<7 This set of lengths cannot be the sides of a triangle. | Example 2 Prove that the sum of the measures of two sides of a triangle is greater than twice the measure of the median which bisects the third side. | Given - | In AABC, median AD bisects side BC at D. To Prove mAB + mAC > 2mAD. Construction > es On AD, take a point B, such that DE = AD. Join C to E. Name the angles 21, 22 as shown in the figure. a= 21 ee ane a ra mBD > mDC. us Theorem 13.1.4 oo From a point, outside a line, the perpendicular is the shortest distance c from the point to the line. iven : F A line AB and a point C (not lying on — 2 4 B )anda point D on AB such that CD 1 AB. To Prove mCD is the , shortest distance form the point C to AB. Construction Ps Eon AB. Join C and E to form a ACDE. Take a pint Proof, [ Statements | Reasons In ACDE mZCDB > mZCED (An exterior angle of a triangle is greater than non adjacent interior angle). But mZCDB = mZCDE Supplement of right angle. mZCDE >mZCED mZCED < mZCDE a>b>b

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