DETAILED LESSON PLAN FORMAT

DLP NO.: 5 Learning Area: Mathematics Grade Level: 8 Quarter: 4 Duration: 60 minutes

Learning
Proves inequalities in a triangle Code: M8GE-IVc-1
Competency/ies:

Theorems Useful in Proving Inequalities in a Triangle:

 Triangle Inequality Theorem 1 ( Aa→ Ss ) Unequal Sides Theorem

Key Concepts/ If one side of a triangle is longer than the second, then the angle opposite the
understandings to longer side is larger than the angle opposite the second side.
be developed:  Triangle Inequality Theorem 2 ( Ss → Aa ) Unequal Angles Theorem
If one angle of a triangle is larger than the second angle, then the side opposite the
larger angle is longer than the side opposite the second angle.

1. Objectives

Knowledge State the different theorems that are useful in proving triangle inequalities
Skills Prove the inequalities in a triangle by using two-column proof or indirect proof
Attitudes Show enthusiasm in sharing one’s ideas in performing the activities
Values Show humility for others in participating class discussion
2. Content Proving Inequalities In A Triangle
3. Learning
LM in Math 8, laptop/netbook, projector/TV, Workbook in Math 8, Exploring Mathematics
Resources/
(Oronce,Orlando, et.al.)
Materials/
Equipment
4. Procedures (indicate the steps you will undertake to teach the lesson and indicate the no. of minutes each
step will consume)

A. Prayer
B. Attendance and Physical Arrangement Check
C. Ask volunteers to answer each item.
Complete Me!
1. In a triangle, the sum of the lengths of any two sides is ______________ the length
of the third side. Ans. greater than
2. If one side of a triangle is longer than the second, then the angle opposite the
longer side is _____________ than the angle opposite the second side.
Preparation Ans. larger
3. If one angle of a triangle is larger than the second angle, then the side opposite the
5 minutes
larger angle is ________ than the side opposite the second angle.
Ans. longer
4. The measure of an ___________of a triangle is greater than the measure of either
remote interior angles.
Ans. exterior angle
5. If two sides of a triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, but the
included angle of the first triangle is larger than the included angle of the second,
then the third side of the first angle is ________ than the third side of the second
angle.
Ans. longer

Presentation
A. ACTIVITY
25 minutes Post the figures on the board.
(Note: The teacher may also present the figures through a power point presentation)
O A
7 8 7
7
X B T
F

ASK:
1. In ∆ FOX, which angle is opposite to FO ? How about OX ?? Ans. ∠ X , ∠ F
 2. What can you say about the measures of ∠ F and ∠ X ? Why?
Ans. ∠ F and ∠ X are congruent because the sides opposite them are congruent.
3. In ∆ BAT,what can you conclude about the measures of ∠ B and ∠ T Why?
Ans. The measures of ∠ B and ∠ T are not congruent since the sides opposite
them are not congruent.
4. What other conclusion can you make in relation to ∠ B and ∠ T ?
Ans. m ∠ T >m ∠ B

B. ANALYSIS

1. Ask a student to state the Unequal Sides Theorem.

(If one side of a triangle is longer than the second, then the angle opposite the longer
side is larger than the angle opposite the second side.)
2. Provide example in proving unequal sides theorem.

Given: ∆ HAT; HT > HA

Prove: m∠A ¿ m∠ T

STATEMENTS REASONS

AS such that HA= HS

1. Draw 1. The Ruler Postulate
2. HA≃ HS 2. Definition of Congruent Segments
3. ∠ 1 ≅ ∠ 2 3. Definition of Isosceles Triangle Theorem
4. m ∠ 1=m∠ 2 4. Definition of Congruent Angles
5. m ∠ A=m ∠ 2+m∠ 3 5. Angle Addition Postulate
6. m ∠ A >m∠ 2 6. If a=b+ c and c >0 , then a> b.
7. m ∠ A >m∠ 1 7. Law of Substitution
8. m ∠ A >m∠ T 8. Definition of Exterior Angle Theorem
9. m ∠ A >m∠ T 9. Transitive Property of Inequality

3. Ask a volunteer to state the unequal angles theorem.

(If one angle of a triangle is larger than the second angle, then the side opposite the
larger angle is longer than the side opposite the second angle.)
4. Consider the figure below.

Given: ∆ HIT with m ∠ T >m ∠ I

Prove: HI > HT
Proof:

Using an indirect proof.

Assume temporarily that HI ≯ HT . Then either HI ¿ HT or HI ¿ HT .

Case 1 : If HI ¿ HT , then m ∠ T=m∠ I
Case 2: If HI ¿ HT , then m ∠ T <m ∠ I by Unequal Sides Theorem
In either case there is a contradiction of the given fact that m ∠ T >m ∠ I and the
assumption that HI ≯ HT must be false. It follows that HI ¿ HT .
C. ABSTRACTION

1. Do you know that a corollary follows the unequal angles theorem?

2. State the theorem.
The perpendicular segment from a point to a line is the shortest segment from the
point to a line.
3. Consider the figure below.
 a. Using the corollary, what conclusions can you make?
b. Which side is the shortest? longest?

Answer Worksheet 50.0 page 123

P
Complete the proof:

Practice Given: PA ⊥ l
18 minutes PB is any non-perpendicular
1 2
segment from P to l 3
A B
Prove: PB ¿ PA

(Refer to the answer key of the worksheet.)

5. Assessment (indicate whether it is thru Observation and/ or Talking/conferencing to learners and/or

Analysis of Learner’s Products and/or Tests)

Answer Worksheet 50.0 page 124 C E

Written Test H
Given: HO ≅ EP , ∠ OHP>∠ EPH
10 minutes Prove: OP > EH
P
O

6. Assignment (indicate whether it is for Reinforcement and/or Enrichment and/or Enhancement of the
day’s lesson or Preparation for a new lesson)
Enrichment

1 minute Answer Worksheet 50.0 page 124 B

7.Wrap Up/ Share the quotation.

Concluding
Activity “Whatever the mind of a man believed and conceived, it can achieve.” Anonymous

1 minute