5.4 Inequalities in one triangle

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Theorem 5.5-3 Triangle Inequality Theorem

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Theorem 5.5-4 Converse of the Triangle

Inequality Theorem

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ExampleTriangle—Side Length vs. Angle

Measure

A town park is triangular. A landscape architect
wants to place a bench at the corner with the largest
angle. Which two streets form the corner with the
largest angle?

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ExampleTriangle—Side Length vs. Angle

Measure

A town park is triangular. A landscape architect
wants to place a bench at the corner with the largest
angle. Which two streets form the corner with the
largest angle?

Solution
Hollingsworth Road is the longest street, so it is
opposite the largest angle. MLK Boulevard and
Valley Road form the largest angle.

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Theorem 5.5-5 Triangle Inequality Theorem

for Sum of Lengths of Sides

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ExampleUsing the Triangle Inequality

Theorem (Theorem 5.5-5)

Can a triangle have sides with the given lengths?
Explain.
a. 3 ft, 7 ft, 8 ft

b. 5 ft, 10 ft, 15 ft

Solution
a.

Yes. The sum of the lengths of any two sides is
greater than the length of the third side.

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ExampleUsing the Triangle Inequality

Theorem (Theorem 5.5-5)

Can a triangle have sides with the given lengths?
Explain.
a. 3 ft, 7 ft, 8 ft

b. 5 ft, 10 ft, 15 ft

Solution
b.

No. The sum of 5 and 10 is not greater than 15. This
contradicts the theorem.

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ExampleFinding Possible Side Lengths

Two sides of a triangle are 5 ft and 8 ft long. What is
the range of possible lengths for the third side?
Solution
Let x represent the length of the third side. Use the
Triangle Inequality Theorem for Sum of Lengths of
Sides to write three inequalities. Then solve each
inequality for x.

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ExampleFinding Possible Side Lengths

Two sides of a triangle are 5 ft and 8 ft long. What is
the range of possible lengths for the third side?
Solution
Numbers that satisfy x > 3 and x > –3 must be
greater than 3. So, the third side must be greater than
3 ft and less than 13 ft long.

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