MATH 8 Learning Activity Sheet(LAS)

April 8, 2024

Proving Inequalities in a Triangle

Proving theorems in Geometry introduces learners to the construction of proofs by applying the
knowledge of reasoning. We have the following theorems on triangle inequalities which will be used in
the succeeding activities to prove inequalities in two triangles.

Consider triangles AMR and AFR where the corresponding sides have unequal length.
Given: AF ̅̅̅̅ = MR ̅̅̅̅̅ ,m ∠ARF > 𝑚∠ARM
Prove: AF ̅̅̅̅ >AM ̅̅̅̅̅.

1. What are you trying to prove?

2. What did you notice in the first three statements of the proof?
3. How do you know that ̅AR ̅̅̅̅ ≅ AR ̅̅̅̅?
4. What did you observe in the last statement?

ACTIVITY: Complete the two-column proof.