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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN MATH 8

WEEK 3, QUARTER 4

Learning - Proves inequalities in a triangle (M8GE-lVc-1)

Competency
Title: Triangle Inequality Theorem

Content THEOREMS ON TRIANGLE INEQUALITIES

►Inequalities in One Triangle:

Triangle Inequality Theorem 1 (Ss → Aa)

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.
Triangle Inequality Theorem 2 (Aa → Ss)
If one angle of a triangle is larger than a second angle, then the
side opposite the first angle is longer than the side opposite the
second angle.
Triangle Inequality Theorem 3 (S1 + S2 > S3)
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater
than the length of the third side.
Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem
The measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater than
the measure of either remote interior angle
►Inequalities in Two Triangles:
Hinge Theorem or SAS Inequality Theorem
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.
Converse of Hinge Theorem or SSS Inequality Theorem:
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.

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Example 1:

̅̅̅̅? How about 𝑂𝑋

1. In ∆FOX, which angle is opposite to 𝐹𝑂 ̅̅̅̅??
►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

Example 2: Proving unequal sides theorem

̅̅̅̅ > 𝐻𝐴
Given: ∆ HAT; 𝐻𝑇 ̅̅̅̅
Prove: m∠A > m∠ T

STATEMENTS REASONS
1. Draw AS such that 1. The Ruler Postulate
HA = HS
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∠ 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

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 Example 3:
Given: JULY is a parallelogram
𝑚∠𝐽 > 𝑚∠𝑈
Prove: ̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑈𝑌 > 𝐽𝐿

Proof:
Statements Reasons
1. JULY is a 1. Given
parallelogram
2. ̅̅̅
𝐽𝑌 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑈𝐿 2. Opposite sides of a
parallelogram are ≅
3. ̅̅̅
𝐽𝑈 ≅ ̅̅̅
𝐽𝑈 3. Reflexive Property
4. 𝑚∠𝐽 > 𝑚∠𝑈 4. Given
5. ̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅
𝑈𝑌 > 𝐽𝐿 5. Definition of Hinge Theorem

Activity 1 Complete Me!

1. In a triangle, the sum of the lengths of any two sides is

______________ the length of the third side.

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.

3. If one angle of a triangle is larger than the second angle,

then the side opposite the larger angle is ________ than the
side opposite the second angle.

4. The measure of an ___________of a triangle is greater than

the measure of either remote interior angles.

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.

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Activity 2 Given: ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝑆 is a median
̅̅̅̅ > 𝐵𝐸
𝐵𝑇 ̅̅̅̅̅
Prove: 𝑚∠𝐵𝑆𝑇 > 𝑚∠𝐵𝑆𝐸 T S E

Proof:
Statements Reasons
1. ̅̅̅̅ is a median
𝐵𝑆 1.
2. 2. Definition of a median
3. ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝑆 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝑆 3.
4. 4. Given
5. 𝑚∠𝐵𝑆𝑇 > 𝑚∠𝐵𝑆𝐸 5.

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 Activity 3 I. Perform the activity contained in Quarter 4
worksheet.
II. Read and understand the worksheet provided for you
to answer easily.

Given: ̅̅̅̅̅ ;
ART with I the midpoint of 𝑇𝑅 I
̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅ ̅
𝑅𝑆 ≅ 𝑁𝑇 and 𝐼𝑆 > 𝐼𝑁̅̅̅̅ T R
̅̅̅̅ > 𝐴𝑅
Prove: 𝐴𝑇 ̅̅̅̅̅
N S
A

Statements Reasons
1. I is the midpoint of ̅̅̅̅̅
𝑇𝑅 1.
2. 2. Definition of a Midpoint
̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝑁𝑇
3. 𝑅𝑆 ̅̅̅̅ and 𝐼𝑆
̅ > 𝐼𝑁
̅̅̅̅ 3.
4. 𝑚∠𝑅 > 𝑚∠𝑇 4. Definition of the
Converse of the Hinge
Theorem
5. ̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝑇 > ̅̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝑅 5.

References Mathematics Grade 8 Learner’s Module, pages 408-426.

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU DID GREAT!

Prepared by:

ROSALIE S. ARDOSA
Teacher III
Bais City National High School

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