LESSON 5–6

Inequalities in Two
Triangles
Five-Minute Check (over Lesson 5–5)
TEKS
Then/Now
Theorems: Inequalities in Two Triangles
Example 1: Use the Hinge Theorem and its Converse
Proof: Hinge Theorem
Example 2: Real-World Example: Use the Hinge Theorem
Example 3: Apply Algebra to the Relationships in Triangles
Example 4: Prove Triangle Relationships Using Hinge Theorem
Example 5: Prove Relationships Using Converse of Hinge Theorem
 Over Lesson 5–5

Determine whether it is possible to form a triangle

with side lengths 5, 7, and 8.

A. yes

B. no
 Over Lesson 5–5

Determine whether it is possible to form a triangle

with side lengths 4.2, 4.2, and 8.4.

A. yes

B. no
 Over Lesson 5–5

Determine whether it is possible to form a triangle

with side lengths 3, 6, and 10.

A. yes

B. no
 Over Lesson 5–5

Find the range for the measure of the third side of

a triangle if two sides measure 4 and 13.

A. 5 < n < 12

B. 6 < n < 16

C. 8 < n < 17

D. 9 < n < 17
 Over Lesson 5–5

Find the range for the measure of the third side of

a triangle if two sides measure 8.3 and 15.6.

A. 11.7 < n < 25.4

B. 9.1 < n < 22.7

C. 7.3 < n < 23.9

D. 6.3 < n < 18.4

 Over Lesson 5–5

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Write an inequality to describe the length of MN.

A. 12 ≤ MN ≤ 19

B. 12 < MN < 19

C. 5 < MN < 12

D. 7 < MN < 12
Targeted TEKS
G.6(D) Verify theorems about the relationships in
triangles, including proof of the Pythagorean
Theorem, the sum of interior angles, base
angles of isosceles triangles, midsegments,
and medians, and apply these relationships to
solve problems.

Mathematical Processes
G.1(E), G.1(G)
You used inequalities to make comparisons in
one triangle.

• Apply the Hinge Theorem or its converse to

make comparisons in two triangles.
• Prove triangle relationships using the Hinge
Theorem or its converse.
 Use the Hinge Theorem and Its Converse

A. Compare the measures AD and BD.

In ΔACD and ΔBCD, AC  BC, CD  CD, and

mACD > mBCD.

Answer: By the Hinge Theorem, mACD > mBCD,

so AD > DB.
 Use the Hinge Theorem and Its Converse

B. Compare the measures mABD and mBDC.

In ΔABD and ΔBCD, AB  CD,

BD  BD, and AD > BC.

Answer: By the Converse of

the Hinge Theorem,
mABD > mBDC.
A. Compare the lengths of
FG and GH.

A. FG > GH

B. FG < GH

C. FG = GH

D. not enough information

B. Compare mJKM and mKML.

A. mJKM > mKML

B. mJKM < mKML

C. mJKM = mKML

D. not enough information

 Use the Hinge Theorem

HEALTH Doctors use a straight-leg-raising test to

determine the amount of pain felt in a person’s
back. The patient lies flat on the examining table,
and the doctor raises each leg until the patient
experiences pain in the back area. Nitan can
tolerate the doctor raising his right leg 35° and his
left leg 65° from the table. Which leg can Nitan raise
higher above the table?
Analyze Using the angles given in the problem,
you need to determine which leg can be
risen higher above the table.
 Use the Hinge Theorem

Formulate Draw a diagram of the situation.

Determine Since Nitan’s legs are the same length

and his left leg and the table is the same
length in both situations, the Hinge
Theorem says his left leg can be risen
higher, since 65° > 35°.
 Use the Hinge Theorem

Answer: Nitan can raise his left leg higher above the
table.

Justify Nitan’s left leg is pointed 30° more towards

the ceiling, so it should be higher that his
right leg.
Evaluate The Hinge Theorem is an effective method
for comparing two triangles with congruent
sides.
Meena and Rita are both flying kites in a field near
their houses. Both are using strings that are
10 meters long. Meena’s kite string is at an angle of
75° with the ground. Rita’s kite string is at an angle
of 65° with the ground. If they are both standing at
the same elevation, which kite is higher in the air?

A. Meena’s kite

B. Rita’s kite
 Apply Algebra to the Relationships in Triangles

ALGEBRA Find the range of possible values for a.

From the diagram we know that

 Apply Algebra to the Relationships in Triangles

Converse of the Hinge Theorem

Substitution
Subtract 15 from each side.
Divide each side by 9.
Recall that the measure of any angle is always
greater than 0.

Subtract 15 from each side.

Divide each side by 9.

 Apply Algebra to the Relationships in Triangles

The two inequalities can be written as the compound

inequality
Find the range of possible
values of n.

A. 6 < n < 25

B.

C. n > 6

D. 6 < n < 18.3

 Prove Triangle Relationships Using Hinge
Theorem
Write a two-column proof.
Given: JK = HL
mJKH + mHKL < mJHK + mKHL
Prove: JH < KL

Statements Reasons

1. JK = HL 1. Given
2. HK = HK 2. Reflexive Property
3. mJKH + mHKL < 3. Given
mJHK + mKHL,
JH || KL
 Prove Triangle Relationships Using Hinge
Theorem
Statements Reasons

4. mHKL = mJHK 4. Alternate Interior

angles are
5. mJKH + mJHK < 5. Substitution
mJHK + mKHL

6. mJKH < mKHL 6. Subtraction

Property of
Inequality
7. JH < KL 7. Hinge Theorem
Which reason correctly completes the following
proof?
Given:
Prove: AC > DC
 Statements Reasons

1. 1. Given
2. 2. Reflexive Property
3. mABC = 3. Angle Addition
mABD + mDBC Postulate
4. mABC > mDBC 4. Definition of
Inequality
5. AC > DC 5. ?
A. Substitution

B. Isosceles Triangle Theorem

C. Hinge Theorem

D. none of the above

 Prove Relationships Using Converse of Hinge
Theorem
Given:

SP > ST

Prove:
 Prove Relationships Using Converse of Hinge
Theorem
Answer:
Proof:
Statements Reasons
1. 1. Given
2. 2. Reflexive Property
3. 3. Given

4. 4. Given

5. 5. Substitution
6. 6. Converse of the
Hinge Theorem
Which reason correctly completes the following
proof?
Given: X is the midpoint of
ΔMCX is isosceles.
CB > CM
Prove:
Statements Reasons
1. X is the midpoint of 1. Given
MB; ΔMCX is isosceles
2. 2. Definition of midpoint
3. 3. Reflexive Property
4. CB > CM 4. Given
5. mCXB > mCXM 5. ?
6. 6. Definition of isosceles
triangle
7. 7. Isosceles Triangle
Theorem
8. mCXB > mCMX 8. Substitution
A. Converse of Hinge Theorem

B. Definition of Inequality

C. Substitution

D. none of the above

LESSON 5–6
Inequalities in Two
Triangles