Mathematics Grade 8 Fourth Week 1
Mathematics Grade 8 Fourth Week 1
Mathematics Grade 8 Fourth Week 1
W1 MATHEMATICS Grade 8
Quarter Fourth Date Week 1
I. LESSON TITLE Triangle Inequality Theorem
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING Illustrate theorems on triangle inequality (exterior angle inequality theorem,
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) triangle inequality theorem, hinge theorem) (M8GE-IVa-1)
The concepts and skills that you will learn in this LeaP is on Triangle inequalities, which will improve your attention to details and
shape your deductive thinking.
Triangle Inequality
Hinge Theorem
Theorem 1
Triangle Inequality
Theorem 3
Exterior Angle
Inequality Theorem
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Lesson 2:
𝐹𝑈𝑁 has the three angles (∠𝐹, ∠𝑈 𝑎𝑛𝑑∠𝑁) and three sides (FU, UN and FN)
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The opposite angle of 𝐹𝑈 is ∠𝑁.
The opposite angle of 𝑈𝑁 is ∠𝐹.
N The opposite angle of 𝑁𝐹 is ∠𝑈.
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.
Using ∆𝐽𝑂𝑌, if 𝑚∠𝐽 = 55° 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚∠𝑌 = 105°, which is larger O𝑌 𝑜𝑟 JO ? Why?
Since ∠𝑌 is larger than ∠𝐽 , then JO is longer than OY, because opposite
J the larger angle (∠𝑌) of a triangle is the longer side (𝐽𝑂).
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third side.
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In ∆𝑅𝐼𝐷, the measures of its sides are as follows:
𝑅𝐼 = 4𝑐𝑚, 𝐼𝐷 = 5𝑐𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑅𝐷 = 7𝑐𝑚. Try to add the lengths of the two sides
D and compare it to the third side, what have you noticed?
R 𝑹𝑰 + 𝑰𝑫 ? 𝑹𝑫 𝑹𝑰 + 𝑰𝑫 ? 𝑹𝑫 𝑹𝑰 + 𝑰𝑫 ? 𝑹𝑫
𝟒+𝟓 ? 7 4+5 ? 7 4+5 ? 7
𝟗 > 7 9 > 7 9 > 7
Based on the given illustration, we can then
conclude that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third side.
In geometry, the Hinge Theorem states that if two triangles have two congruent sides (sides of equal length), then the
triangle with the larger angle between those sides will have a longer third side.
Since AB > DE, therefore m∠ACB > m∠DFE Since BC > EF, therefore m∠BAC > m∠EDF
Learning Task I.
Questions:
1. State the relationship between the exterior angle of a triangle and how it compares to the two remote interior angles
of a triangle.
2. Is there another pattern or relationship that you notice about the sum of the two remote interior angles compared to
the exterior angle of a triangle? Explain.
Making Conjecture:
Your comparison between the measure of an exterior angle of a triangle and either remote interior angle in this activity
describes the Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem which states that the measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater than
any of its two remote interior angles.
Using the figure on the right, write the correct relation symbol (>, < 𝑜𝑟 =) given the following situations.
A. In ∆𝐿𝑅𝑁, 𝑚∠𝐿 = 61° 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚∠𝑅 = 48°. B. In ∆𝐿𝑅𝑁, 𝐿𝑁 = 8𝑐𝑚, 𝑅𝑁 = 12𝑐𝑚 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐿𝑅 = 15𝑐𝑚.
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1. LN _____ RN 4. mÐ L _____ mÐ N
2. LR _____ LN 5. mÐ N _____ mÐ R
3. RN _____ LN R
a. b. c. d.
For Nos. 3-4 Using the figure at the right, choose the correct statement from
the box to supply what is being asked to illustrate the hinge theorem.
a. AB ⩭ DE b. AC > DF c. AC ⩭ DF d. BC ⩭ EF
_____5. Using the figure on the right, which statement below DOES NOT illustrate the
hinge theorem?
a. JG ⩭ PL b. HG ⩭ KL c. HJ > KP d. HJ ⩭ KP
Prepare some sticks, cut them according to the given measurements, then determine which of the given sets will form a
triangle, paste your output on a short bond paper and write if it forms a triangle or not.
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Prepared by: Azela Geraldine B. Sisperez, Ed.D. Checked by: MA. FILIPINA M. DRIO
LAILA R. MALOLES
HENRY P. CONTEMPLACION
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