What’s More

Activity 1: Complete Me!

Directions: Write the statement or reason in the two-column proof. Use the
different definitions, postulates, theorems in geometry to support the
given statement.
P B
Given: ̅̅̅̅
𝑇𝑃 ≅ ̅̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐴 , ̅̅̅̅
𝑃𝑅 ≅ ̅̅̅̅̅
𝐵𝐶 , |𝑇𝑅| > |𝐴𝐶|
Prove: 𝑚∠𝑇𝑃𝑅 > 𝑚∠𝐴𝐵𝐶
C

Proof: T R A

Statements Reasons
̅̅̅̅ ≅ ̅̅̅̅̅
1. 𝑇𝑃 ̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝐵𝐶
𝐵𝐴 , 𝑃𝑅 ̅̅̅̅̅, |𝑇𝑅| > |𝐴𝐶| 1. Given
2. ∠𝑇𝑃𝑅 ≅ ∠𝐴𝐵𝐶 or 𝑚∠𝑇𝑃𝑅 < 𝑚∠𝐴𝐵𝐶. 2. Assumption: 𝑚∠𝑇𝑃𝑅 ≯ 𝑚∠𝐴𝐵𝐶
3. Consider: ∠𝑇𝑃𝑅 ≅ ∠𝐴𝐵𝐶. 3. _______________
If ∠𝑇𝑃𝑅 ≅ ∠𝐴𝐵𝐶, then ∆𝑇𝑃𝑅 ≅ ∆𝐴𝐵𝐶 .
4. ̅̅̅̅
𝑇𝑅 ≅ ̅̅̅̅̅
𝐴𝐶 . 4. ______________
5. The assumption that ̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝐴𝐶
5. 𝑇𝑅 ̅̅̅̅̅ contradicts the given that
∠𝑇𝑃𝑅 ≅ ∠𝐴𝐵𝐶 is false. |𝑇𝑅| > |𝐴𝐶|.
6. Consider 𝑚∠𝑇𝑃𝑅 < 𝑚∠𝐴𝐵𝐶.
6. ____________
If 𝑚∠𝑇𝑃𝑅 < 𝑚∠𝐵𝐴𝐶, then |𝑇𝑅| < |𝐴𝐶|.
7. The assumption that 𝑚∠𝑇𝑃𝑅 < 7. |𝑇𝑅| < |𝐴𝐶| contradicts the given
𝑚∠𝐴𝐵𝐶 is ___________. that |𝑇𝑅| > |𝐴𝐶|.
8. Therefore, 𝑚∠𝑇𝑃𝑅 > 𝑚∠𝐴𝐵𝐶 must be 8. Assumption that 𝑚∠𝑇𝑃𝑅 ≯ 𝑚∠𝐴𝐵𝐶
___________. is proven to be false.
Activity 2: Proving
Directions: Write the statements supported by the reasons on the right side of the
two-column proof. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
E
̅̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝑂𝐸
Given: 𝑀𝑂 ̅̅̅̅̅

Prove: |𝐸𝑅| + |𝑅𝑂| > |𝑀𝑂| R

M

Proof: O

Statement Reasons
1. 1. Given
2. 2. Definition of congruent segments
3. |𝐸𝑅| + |𝑅𝑂| > |𝑂𝐸|. 3.
4. |𝐸𝑅| + |𝑅𝑂| > |𝑀𝑂|. 4.

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Activity 3: Reasoning
Directions: Observe and notice the congruent sides and congruent angles shown in
the illustration below. Write the reasons for the statements in the two-
column proof.
T
Given: ∆𝑇𝐸𝑀
1
2
Prove: 𝐸𝑇 + 𝐸𝑀 > 𝑇𝑀

M
S E
Proof:

Statements Reasons
1. |𝐸𝑆| = |𝐸𝑇|. 1.
2. ∆𝑇𝑆𝐸 is isosceles triangle. 2.
3. ∠𝐸𝑇𝑆 ≅ ∠𝑇𝑆𝐸. 3.
4. ∠𝑇𝑆𝐸 ≅ ∠𝑇𝑆𝑀. 4.
5. ∠𝐸𝑇𝑆 ≅ ∠𝑇𝑆𝑀. 5.
6. 𝑚∠𝑆𝑇𝑀 = 𝑚∠𝑆𝑇𝐸 + 𝑚∠𝐸𝑇𝑀. 6.
7. 𝑚∠𝑆𝑇𝑀 = 𝑚∠𝑇𝑆𝑀 + 𝑚∠𝐸𝑇𝑀. 7.
8. 𝑚∠𝑆𝑇𝑀 > 𝑚∠𝑇𝑆𝑀. 8.
9. |𝑆𝑀| > |𝑇𝑀|. 9.
10. |𝐸𝑆| + |𝐸𝑀| = |𝑆𝑀|. 10.
11. |𝐸𝑆| + |𝐸𝑀| > |𝑇𝑀|. 11.
12. |𝐸𝑇| + |𝐸𝑀| > |𝑇𝑀|. 12.

Activity 4: Justifying
Directions: Read and understand the problem and answer the questions that
follow.
Two bikers Chris and Rey have uniform biking speed and are headed in
opposite directions from their school. Chris is headed to the east while Rey is to the
west. After biking 5 kilometers each, both of them took right turns at different
angles. Chris turned at 300 while Rey at 400. Both continued biking and covered
another 6 kilometers before taking a rest.

Questions:

1.Who is farther from the school, Chris or Rey? Justify your answer.
2. Which inequality theorem justifies your answer? Explain.

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: In your own words, complete each statement below based on the
concepts you have learned in the topic.
1. I have learned that the different theorems of triangle inequalities are
________________________________________________________________.
2. I have learned that the theorems on inequalities in triangle or triangles can be
justified through ______________________________________________.
3. I need to be equipped with the knowledge of
________________________________________________________ to support the
statement of my proofs.
4. I learned that proofs on theorems on inequalities can be written in many ways,
but a two-column proof is _________________________________________.
5. In writing proofs, I developed my skills in

___________________________________________________________.

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Observe your surroundings and make a design where triangle

inequalities are applied. Make justifications that the triangle inequality
exists in the created design.

Points
Criteria Rating
4 3 2 1

The output The output The output The output

contains a contains a contains a contains a
design which design which design which design which
shows shows an show an shows an
concrete example of example of example not
Appropriate-
example of triangle triangle connected to
ness
triangle inequalities in inequalities triangle
inequalities in real life. but does not inequalities.
real life. show its
application in
real life

All parts of Some parts of Most parts of The drawing is

Clarity/ the design are the design are the design are unclear and
clear and unclear and unclear and not precise
precision
precise not precise not precise

Insight and Some depth of Lacks content Does not give

depth of content understanding a clear
Justification content understanding understanding
understanding are evident of the content
are evident

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 Assessment

Directions: Answer each of the following items accurately. Write the letter of the
correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following statements is true about the figure?

A. m∠6 = m∠3 D
1
B. m∠5 < m∠3 2
R
C. m∠5 > m∠1 3 5
6
4
D. m∠4 > m∠2 E A

2. Study the figure in item 1. Notice that 𝑚∠5 > 𝑚∠3 and 𝑚∠5 > 𝑚∠1. Which
theorem justifies these observations?
A. Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem
B. Triangle Inequality Theorem 1 (Ss→Aa)
C. Triangle Inequality Theorem 2 (Aa→Ss)
D. Triangle Inequality Theorem 3 (S1 + S2 > S3)

3. In ∆𝑃𝐴𝑌, if |𝑃𝐴| = 4 𝑐𝑚, |𝐴𝑌| = 5 𝑐𝑚, and |𝑃𝑌| = 3 𝑐𝑚, which statement is true?
A. 𝑚∠𝐴 > 𝑚∠𝑌. C. 𝑚∠𝐴 > 𝑚∠𝑃.
B. 𝑚∠𝑌 > 𝑚∠𝑃. D. 𝑚∠𝑃 > 𝑚∠𝐴.

4. Which theorem justifies the statement/answer in item 3?

A. Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem
B. Triangle Inequality Theorem 1 (Ss→Aa)
C. Triangle Inequality Theorem 2 (Aa→Ss)
D. Triangle Inequality Theorem 3 (S1 + S2 > S3)

5. In ∆𝐺𝑂𝐷, |𝐺𝑂| = |𝐷𝑂| and |𝐺𝐷| > |𝐷𝑂|. Which of the following statements is
NOT true?
A. 𝑚∠𝐺𝑂𝐷 > 𝑚∠𝑂𝐷𝐺 C. 𝑚∠𝑂𝐷𝐺 = 𝑚∠𝐷𝐺𝑂
B. 𝑚∠𝐺𝑂𝐷 > 𝑚∠𝐷𝐺𝑂 D. 𝑚∠𝐺𝑂𝐷 < 𝑚∠𝑂𝐷𝐺

6. Using the lengths of the sides shown in the triangles below, what conclusion
can be formed using the Converse of Hinge Theorem?
A. |P𝑇| = |𝑃𝑇|. A
B. |P𝐴| = |𝑃𝐻|. 12 9
C. m∠APT > m∠HPT. P
T
D. m∠HPT > m∠APT. 12 7
H

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 7. In the figure below, Khen concluded that 𝑚∠𝑇𝑃𝐴 > 𝑚∠𝑃𝑇𝐴. Which theorem
on inequalities in triangle justifies Khen’s conclusion?
A
A. Exterior Angle Inequality Theorem
B. Triangle Inequality Theorem 1 (Ss→Aa)
C. Triangle Inequality Theorem 2 (Aa→Ss)
D. Triangle Inequality Theorem 3 (S1 + S2 >S3) P T

8. Joan analyzed the triangles in the given figure at the right. Which of the
following is a correct observation? F
A. |𝐸𝐹| = |𝐼𝐹|. 9 10
B. |𝐼𝑁| > |𝐸𝑁|.
C. |𝐹𝑁| < |𝐹𝑁|.
I E
D. 𝑚∠𝐸𝑁𝐹 > 𝑚∠𝐼𝑁𝐹
5 5
9. Which theorem justifies Joan’s conclusion in item no. 8? N
A. Hinge Theorem
B. Converse of Hinge Theorem
C. Triangle Inequality Theorem 1 (Ss→Aa)
D. Triangle Inequality Theorem 3 (S1 + S2 > S3)

10. Using the given figure below, can you conclude that |𝐻𝑆| > |𝐻𝐹| if one of
the following statements is not established: ̅̅̅̅
𝐼𝐻 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐼𝐻 , ̅̅̅̅
𝐼𝐹 ≅ ̅̅̅̅
𝐼𝑆 ,
𝑚∠𝑆𝐼𝐻 > 𝑚∠𝐹𝐼𝐻?

I
A. Yes, I will.
B. No, I will not. 38° 40°
C. It is impossible to decide.
D. It depends on which statement is left out.
F H S

11. In the figure below, Chris has proved that |𝐼𝑆| > |𝐼𝑊|. Which of the following
statements is NOT part of his proof?
A. ̅̅̅̅
𝐸𝑆 ≅ ̅̅̅̅̅̅
𝐸𝑊 .
̅̅̅̅ ≅ 𝐸𝐼
B. 𝐸𝐼 ̅̅̅̅.
C. 𝑚∠𝑊 < 𝑚∠𝑆.
D. 𝑚∠𝑊𝐸𝐼 + 𝑚∠𝑆𝐸𝐼 = 1800 .

12. What theorem did Chris use to justify his statement/answer in item 11?
A. Hinge Theorem
B. Converse of Hinge Theorem
C. Triangle Inequality Theorem 1 (Ss→Aa)
D. Triangle Inequality Theorem 3 (S1 + S2 > S3)
13. Complete the statement: Even without actual measurements, inequalities in
triangles can be justified __________ using theorems on inequalities in
triangles.
A. inductively C. specifically
B. deductively D. generally

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14. Based on the figure below, what should be the reason if the statement is
𝑚∠𝑆𝐴𝑁 = 𝑚∠1 + 𝑚∠3? S
A. Linear Pair Postulate
B. Substitution Property 2 D
C. Property of Inequality 1 3
D. Angle Addition Postulate A N

15. After a home study session, Khen and Khai went home heading different
directions from Chris’ house. Khen to the east and Khai to the west. After both
have walked 30 meters, Khen turned right at 70 0 and Khai to her right at 500.
After another 40-meter walk, they both arrived at their respective homes. Who
is farther from Chris’ house? What theorem supports your answer?
A. Khai, Hinge Theorem
B. Khen, Converse of Hinge Theorem
C. Khen, Triangle Inequality Theorem 1 (Ss→Aa)
D. Khai, Triangle Inequality Theorem 3 (S1 + S2 > S3)

Additional Activities

Directions: Observe and notice the congruent sides and angles shown in the
illustration below. Write the missing statement or reason in the two-
column proof.

Given: 𝐸 is the midpoint of ̅̅̅̅

𝑅𝐴, D M
1 2
∠1 ≅ ∠2, 𝑚∠3 > 𝑚∠4

Prove: |𝑀𝐴| > |𝐷𝑅|

4 3
R E A
\

Proof:
Statements Reasons
1. ∠1≅∠2 1. Given
2. _____ is an isosceles triangle. 2. Definition of isosceles triangle
3. ̅̅̅̅
𝐷𝐸 ≅ ̅̅̅̅̅
𝑀𝐸. 3. Legs of isosceles triangle are congruent.
̅̅̅̅.
4. E is the midpoint of 𝑅𝐴 4.
5. 5. Definition of a midpoint
6. 𝑚∠3 > 𝑚∠4. 6.
7. |𝑀𝐴| > |𝐷𝑅|. 7.

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