Geometry 5-7 Primer: The Hinge Theorem
By Matthew Richardson
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5 questions
Explore: Which of the elements of the triangles in the applet can be modified? Which cannot be modified?
Explore: Which of the elements of the triangles in the applet can be modified? Which cannot be modified?
- AB
- BC
- CA
- DE
- EF
- FD
- m∠A
- m∠D
- location of △ABC
- location of △DEF
- Can be modified
- Cannot be modified
Exploration: In your current configuration, which angle has the greater measure?
Exploration: In your current configuration, which angle has the greater measure?
Extension: What conclusion(s) can you make about the relationship between the included angle measures and the third side lengths?
Extension: What conclusion(s) can you make about the relationship between the included angle measures and the third side lengths?
Exploration: In your current configuration, which side length has the greater measure?
Exploration: In your current configuration, which side length has the greater measure?
Extension: The properties you explored apply to all pairs of triangles with two sets of congruent sides and non-congruent included angles. This property is expressed in the Hinge Theorem. Fill in the blank to complete the theorem.
If two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, and the included angles are not congruent, then the longer third side is opposite the __?__ included angle.
Extension: The properties you explored apply to all pairs of triangles with two sets of congruent sides and non-congruent included angles. This property is expressed in the Hinge Theorem. Fill in the blank to complete the theorem.
If two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, and the included angles are not congruent, then the longer third side is opposite the __?__ included angle.