Math8 - q4 - CLAS2 - Application-of-Triangle-Inequality-Theorems - RESOLVED - JOSEPH AURELLO
Math8 - q4 - CLAS2 - Application-of-Triangle-Inequality-Theorems - RESOLVED - JOSEPH AURELLO
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MATHEMATICS
Quarter IV – Week 2
Application of Triangle Inequality
Theorems
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Let’s Try
Directions: Read and analyze each item. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before each number.
_____2. What theorem describes, “The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater
than the measure of either of its two remote interior angles"?
_____4. Why do you think an A-frame house is practical in countries with four seasons?
A. 7, 5, 4 C. 8,2,8
B. 3, 6, 2 D. 3,10,8
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_____6. Two sides of a triangle measure 9cm and 5cm. What is the possible range of the
measure of the third side of a triangle?
A. Yes, I will.
B. No, I won’t.
C. It is impossible to decide.
D. It depends on which statement is left out.
_____8. Hikers Oliver and Ruel who have uniform hiking speed walk in opposite directions-
Oliver, eastward whereas Ruel, westward. After walking three kilometres each, both
of them take left turns at different angles. Oliver at an angle of 30⁰ and Ruel at 40⁰.
Both continue hiking and cover another four kilometres each before taking a rest.
Who among the hikers is farther from their point of origin?
A. Ruel
B. Oliver
C. It cannot be determined.
D. Ruel is as far as Oliver from the rendezvous.
_____9. Which of the following is the accurate illustration of the problem in item 8?
A. C.
B. D.
_____10. In the given illustration below, what are the possible values of x in
∆ASE and ∆AFE?
A. x < 11
B. x > 11
C. x ≤ 11
D. x ≥ 11
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Let’s Explore and Discover
Mr. Singsong, a taxi driver, planned to go to the
Unlocking convenience store. Supposed he is at his house (represented by
of Difficulties point A) and wishes to go to the store (represented by point C).
There are two possible choices: traveling from the house taking
Properties of
Inequality the way to the waiting shed (represented by point B) or traveling
1. For real numbers directly to the store.
p and q where
p>0, q>0:
• If p>q, then
q<p.
• If p<q, then
q>p.
2. For all real
numbers p, q, r
and s, if p>q and
r ≥ s, then p + r >
q + s.
3. For all real
numbers p, q and
r, if p>q and r > 0,
then pr > qr.
4. For all real
numbers p, q and
r, if p>q and q > r,
then p > r. Traveling to convenience store through the waiting shed is a
5. For all real longer distance than using direct route. In symbols, we can
numbers p, q and express this as
r, if p = q + r, and
r > 0, then p > q. AB + BC > AC
In other words, this theorem specifies that the shortest
distance between two distinct points is always a straight line.
Have you wondered how artists utilize triangles in their artworks? Have you ever
asked yourself how contractors, architects, and engineers make use of triangular
features in their designs? Civil Engineers frequently use triangle inequality theorem
because the area that they work on deals with transportation, urban planning, and
surveying.
In your previous module, you have learned the triangle inequality theorem applies
within a triangle and in two triangles. Thus, in this lesson you will learn how to use those
theorems in problem solving.
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INEQUALITIES IN ONE TRIANGLE
The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater than the measure of either of the
two remote interior angles. Remote interior angles are the interior angles of triangle that
are not adjacent to a given triangle.
̅̅̅̅̅+ BC
AC ̅̅̅̅̅ > AB
̅̅̅̅
AB + ̅̅̅̅̅
̅̅̅̅ BC > ̅̅̅̅
AC
̅̅̅̅̅+ AB
AC ̅̅̅̅ > BC
̅̅̅̅
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INEQUALITIES IN TWO TRIANGLES
If two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, but the included
angle of the first triangle is greater than the included angle of the second, then the third
side of the first triangle is longer than the third side of the second.
If two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, but the third side
of the first triangle is longer than the third side of the second, then the included angle of
the first triangle is larger than the included angle of the second.
̅̅̅̅̅> YX
If BC ̅̅̅̅ then m∠A > m∠Z
.
Let us find out how we can apply the Triangle Inequalities Theorems in solving problems.
Study the examples below.
Example 1
Use Exterior Angle Inequality theorem to list all of the angles whose measures are
less than m∠6, m∠7, and m∠8.
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Example 2 (Refer to the figure below)
Teacher Cherry gives performance task in MAPEH and instructs that they need to
choose a partner nearest to their houses. Ana (Point A) is trying to decide if she should go
to Ben (Point B) or Gilbert (Point G). Who should she choose in order to have the shorter
passing distance? Explain your answer.
a. Which of the following sets of the lengths can be the measures of the sides of a
triangle? Write YES or NO, and state the reason.
Using the Triangle Inequality Theorem that the sum of the measure of any two sides
of a triangle is always greater than the third side, we can use the three inequalities
to test.
b. Given the measures of the two sides of a triangle, what is the possible range of the
measure of the third side of a triangle?
1. 4, 6
Since the third side is unknown, let’s represent its length with x.
Solution:
6-4>x>6+4
2 > x > 10
➢ The possible length for the third side is 2 < x < 10.
➢ The set of possible integer lengths for the third side of the triangle are described as
follows: {3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9} or {3, 4, 5 ,…, 9} . Hence, there are 9 – 2 = 7 possible
integer lengths for the third side.
2. 11,17
Let’s represent its length with x.
Solution:
17 - 11 > x > 17 + 11
6 > x > 28
➢ The possible length for the third side is 6 < x < 28.
➢ The set of possible integer lengths for the third side of the triangle are described as
follows: {7, 8, 9,…, 27}. Hence, there are 27 – 6 = 21 possible integer lengths for the
third side.
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Example 4
A. Solve the value of x using Hinge Theorem and its converse.
60⁰ 85⁰
How do you feel about solving problem involving triangle inequality theorems? What
theorems justify to answer the problems above? Would this problem be answered without
a detailed illustration of the problem?
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Let’s Practice
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Directions: Given the measures of the two sides of a triangle, determine if a number
can be a measure of the third side. In the box, put check ( ) if a length can be the
measure of the third side and cross (X) if it can’t.
1. 8, 5 2. 6, 11 3. 7, 10
a. 2 a. 15 a. 2
b. 5 b. 9 b. 3
c. 9 c. 4 c. 10
Let’s Do More
Anna
B. Suppose you know the following information about the distances between Barangays
in Puerto Princesa. Sta. Monica to Tiniguiban is approximately ( ≈) 35 km and Sta.
Monica to San Jose is approximately ( ≈) 29 km. Considering the angle formed with Sta.
Monica as the vertex, describe the range of possible distances from Tiniguiban to San
Jose.
Let x be the distance from Tiniguiban to San Jose.
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C. The distance Bein walks from home is 120 meters and 80 meters when he goes to
church from home. Eya estimates that the distance Bein walks when he goes directly
to the church, coming from school is 180 meters. Rhea’s estimation is 210 meters.
How do you solve for the range of the distance of the third side of a triangle? What theorem
did you apply to answer the activity above?
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_________________________________________________________________________________________
Directions: Write an inequality symbol ( < or > ) in each box and then solve the
inequality to find the value of x.
A. B.
̅̅̅̅̅
AD ̅̅̅̅
AB BAC XYZ
Solve for x. Solve for x.
C. Based on the illustration below, which car is farther away from the mall?
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Let’s Sum It Up
Directions: Complete the sentences below by filling in the blanks with best and correct
phrase/s which you can choose from the box. Each option may be used repeatedly.
1. Exterior angle Inequality Theorem states that the measure of an exterior angle of a
triangle is greater than the measure of either of the two
__________________________________.
3. If one side of a triangle is longer than a second side, then the angle opposite the first
side is __________________________________ the angle opposite the second side.
4. If one angle of a triangle is larger than a second angle, then the side opposite the first
angle is ___________________________________ the side opposite the second angle.
5. Hinge Theorem states that if two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of
another triangle, but the included angle of the first triangle is
____________________________________ the included angle of the second, then the third
side of the first triangle is ____________________________________ the third side of the
second.
10. The interior angles of triangle that are not adjacent to a given triangle are called
________________________________________.
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Let’s Assess
Directions: Read and analyze each item. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before each number.
_____2. What theorem describes, “If one side of a triangle is longer than a second side, then
the angle opposite the first side is larger than the angle opposite the second side"?
_____4. Why do you think an A-frame house is practical in countries with four seasons?
A. 4,11,9 C. 8, 5, 8
B. 4, 7, 2 D. 9, 5, 10
_____6. Two sides of a triangle measures 8cm and 4cm. What is the possible range of the
measure of the third side of a triangle?
_____7. Given the figure, what is the relationship between m∠OQP and m∠OQR?
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_____8. What is the reason for your answer in question in item 7?
_____9. A balikbayan chose you to be one of the contractors to design two A-frame houses
maximizing the size of two square lots with dimensions 18 ft and 24 ft on each
side. Which of the following is affected by the dimensions of the lot if the owner
would like to spend the same amount of money on the roofs?
I. Roof costs for the larger lot is higher than that of the smaller lot.
II. The roof of the smaller house is steeper than the larger house.
A. I only
B. II only
C. neither I nor II
D. I and II
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Answer Key
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References
Module
Abuzo, Emmanuel P., Merden L. Bryant, Jem Boy B. Cabrella, Belen P. Caldez, Melvin
M.Callanta, Anastacia Proserfina I. Castro, Alicia R. Halabaso, Sonia P. Javier,
Roger T. Nocom, and Concepcion S. Ternida. Mathematics Learners Module 8, Pasig
City Department of Education, 2013.
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