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Inequalities in Multiple
Triangles
Objectives
Apply the Triangle Inequality Theorem
m 1 > m 3
m 1 > m 4
Example 2a:
Use the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem to list all
angles whose measures are less than m14.
2
m 1 > m 2 > m 3
1 3
Example 3a:
Determine the relationship between the measures of
RSU and SUR.
b. AED, EAD
Answer: AED > EAD
c. EAB, EDB
Answer: EAB < EDB
Theorem 5.10
AC > BC > CA
B C
Example 4:
HAIR ACCESSORIES Ebony is following directions
for folding a handkerchief to make a bandana for her
hair. After she folds the handkerchief in half, the
directions tell her to tie the two smaller angles of the
triangle under her hair. If she folds the handkerchief
with the dimensions shown, which two ends should
she tie?
Example 4:
Theorem 5.10 states that if one side of a triangle is longer
than another side, then the angle opposite the longer side
has a greater measure than the angle opposite the shorter
side. Since X is opposite the longest side it has the
greatest measure.
Answer: A and D
Theorem 5.11
∆ Inequality Theorem
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of
a ∆ is greater than the length of the 3rd side.
d+o>g o
d
o+g>d
g+d>o g
The ∆ Inequality Theorem can be used to
determine whether 3 sides can form a
triangle or not.
Example 1a:
Determine whether the measures and
can be lengths of the sides of a triangle.
b. 14, 16, 27
Answer: yes
Example 2:
Multiple-Choice Test Item
In and Which measure cannot
be PR?
A 7 B9 C 11 D 13
Example 2:
Read the Test Item
You need to determine which value is not valid.
Solve the Test Item
Solve each inequality to determine the range of values
for PR.
Example 2:
Graph the inequalities on the same number line.
Answer: D
Your Turn:
Multiple-Choice Test Item
Which measure cannot
be XZ?
A 4 B9 C 12 D 16
Answer: D