5-6 Inequalities in Two Triangles

Objective
Apply inequalities in two triangles.

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5-6 Inequalities in Two Triangles

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5-6 Inequalities in Two Triangles
Example 1A: Using the Hinge Theorem and Its
Converse

Compare mBAC and mDAC.

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5-6 Inequalities in Two Triangles
Example 1B: Using the Hinge Theorem and Its
Converse

Compare EF and FG.

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5-6 Inequalities in Two Triangles
Example 1C: Using the Hinge Theorem and Its
Converse
Find the range of values for k.

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Example 2: Travel Application
John and Luke leave school at the same time.
John rides his bike 3 blocks west and then 4
blocks north. Luke rides 4 blocks east and then
3 blocks at a bearing of N 10º E. Who is farther
from school? Explain.

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Example 3a: Proving Triangle Relationships

Write a two-column proof.

Given:
Prove: AD > CB
Proof:

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Check It Out! Example 3b

Write a two-column proof.

Given: C is the midpoint of BD.
m 1 = m2
m 3 > m4
Prove: AB > ED

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Check It Out! Example 3c
Write a two-column proof.
Given: SRT  STR
TU > RU
Prove: mTSU > mRSU

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