Mathematics 8

Quarter 4 – Week 2
MODULE 2
Apply theorems on triangle inequalities.
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Topics for the week
1. Apply exterior angle theorem in the real-life situation.
2. Solve problems on triangle inequality theorems.
3. Use the hinge theorem in solving problems.
4. Explore more knowledge on the converse of hinge
theorem.
5. Summative test on application of triangle inequality
theorems.
 01.
Exterior Angle
Theorem
Apply exterior angle theorem in
the real-life situation.
Review on Exterior Angle Theorem
The exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the
sum of the two opposite (remote) interior
angles.
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Similarly, we can also say that the measure of

an exterior angle is always greater than the
measure of any of the two opposite (remote)
2 3 4 interior angles in a triangle.
Illustrative Example:
Find the measure of and . Solution:
We can compute the using the exterior
angle theorem.

For , we can use the triangle sum theorem

or linear pair theorem.
Let us use the triangle sum theorem.
6 8° B 128 °
Real-life Example:
Look at the picture below. Find the measure of .
B
Solution:
62 ° Since and

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75°
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Activity 1: Conclude Me!
Direction: Complete the following statements using , , or .
1. ____
P
2. ____
A
3. ____
5
4. ____
5. ____ R 4
6. ____ 2 6 N
3 T
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Activity 2: Pinnatifid

The feather-shaped
leaf is called a 𝟑𝟐 °𝟐𝟖 °
pinnafid.
In the figure, does
Show your complete 𝟕𝟖 ° 𝟖𝟐°
solution. 𝒚𝒙
Activity 3: Fitness training!
Direction: Using the figure on the right,
answer the following questions.
Given:
• is equal to L
• is equal to
• is equal to
Answer the following:
1. Find the value of .
2. Find the .
3. Find the . J
K M
 02.
Triangle Inequality
Theorem
Solve problems on triangle
inequality theorems.
Review on Triangle Inequality Theorem

Case 1:
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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Case 2:
In any triangle, if the sides are not congruent then the
smallest angle is opposite the shortest side and the largest
angle is opposite the longest side.
Real-life Example:
Example 1: Your house is 2 kilometers from the drugstore. The
drugstore is 5 kilometers from the supermarket. What do you know
about the distance from your house to the supermarket? What is its
range?
Based on the Triangle Inequality Theorem:
The distance of your house to the supermarket needs to be between the
sum and difference of the two known distances. H
Sum: Difference:
, ,
So, the range of the distance from your house to the
supermarket is . D
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Real-life Example:
Example 2: The four points A, B, C and D represent the four
players in a baseball game. Who among them are farthest from each
other? Closest to each other?
Solution:
First let us find the measurement of the angle and using the triangle
sum theorem.

A B
59° 6 0°
6 0°
So, the and the
. Hence, D & B are
the farthest from each other, while A & D, and y°
B & C are both closest to each other. D 61° 𝑥° C
Activity 1: Solve the problem!
Biboy is conducting a survey in the neighborhood about online learning.
He has already walked down First St. and Second St. His pedometer
showed he walked 175 meters on First St. and now reads 525 meters
total. He is about to take Third St. to return to where he started the
survey. He doesn’t know if he should call a tricycle or just walk. Help
Biboy figure out what the possible lengths of Third St. are?
Activity 2: Checking your understanding!
Direction: Use the diagram to answer the following problems.
1. Describe the range of possible distances from the beach to the movie theatre.
2. A market is the same distance from your house, the movie theatre, and the beach.
Copy the diagram and locate the market.
3. The angle of the swings in a circular swing ride changes with the speed of the ride.
The diagram shows the position of one swing at two different speeds. Which rider is
farther from the base of the swing tower? Why?
 3.4
Hinge Theorem
and its Converse
 Use the hinge theorem in solving problems.
 Explore more knowledge on the converse of hinge theorem.
Review on Hinge Theorem and its Converse
Hinge Theorem – if two triangles have two sets of
congruent sides, the larger included angle will have
the longer third side.
Converse of the Hinge Theorem – If two sides of a
triangle are congruent to two sides of another
triangle, and the third sides are not congruent, then
the larger included angle is opposite the longer third
side.
Real-life Example 1:
Two hikers start at a certain spot in front of a school building. The first hikes 50
meters due east, then turns North and hikes 20 meters more. The second hikes
50 meters due West, then turns South and hikes for another 20 meters. Which
hiker is farther from the original spot? Why?
First Hiker
Solution:

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Let us first illustrate the problem.

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Using the Hinge Theorem, we can conclude that
the second hiker is farthest from the original spot 50 𝑚 45 °
because its included angle is greater than the first 6 0° 50 𝑚
hiker, making its distance also longer than the first.

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original spot

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Second Hiker
Real-life Example 2:
The diagram below shows the position of a swing at two different times.
As the speed of the swing ride increases, the angle between the chain
and AB increases. Is the rider farther from point A at time 1 or time 2?
Explain how the Hinge Theorem justifies your answer.
Solution:
The angle at time1 is less than the
angle at time 2. So, the rider, C,
is farther from point A at time 2.
Activity 1: Answer the following!
From the park, Dave rides his horse due north
for 3 miles and then turns N 120º W for 1.5
miles. Ellen leaves the park and rides her
horse 3 miles due south and then turns due
east for 1.5 miles.
1. Which rider is now farther from the park?
a. Dave
b. Ellen
2. Your choice is supported by:
a. Hinge Theorem
b. Converse of the Hinge Theorem
Activity 2: Answer the following!

Chopper 1 leaves the base

heading due east for 35 miles
and then turns E 60º N for 22
miles. Chopper 2 leaves the base
heading due west for 35 miles
and then turns W 110º S for 22
miles. At this point, which
chopper is farther from the base?
 05.
Summative Test on
Application of Triangle
Inequality Theorems.
 Summative Test on
Application of Triangle
Inequality Theorems