5-5 The Triangle Inequality

The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle
must be greater than the length of the third side.
5-5 The Triangle Inequality ANSWER:

Yes; 6 + 14 > 10, 6 + 10 > 14, and 10 + 14 > 6
Is it possible to form a triangle with the given 4.MULTIPLE CHOICE If the measures of two
side lengths? If not, explain why not. sides of a triangle are 5 yards and 9 yards, what is
1.5 cm, 7 cm, 10 cm the least possible measure of the third side if the
measure is an integer?
SOLUTION:
A 4 yd
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle B 5 yd
must be greater than the length of the third side. C 6 yd
D 14 yd
Yes; 5 + 7 > 10, 5 + 10 > 7, and 7 + 10 > 5
SOLUTION:
ANSWER: Let x represents the length of the third side. Next, set
Yes; 5 + 7 > 10, 5 + 10 > 7, and 7 + 10 > 5 up and solve each of the three triangle inequalities.
5 + 9 > x, 5 + x > 9, and 9 + x > 5
2.3 in., 4 in., 8 in. That is, 14 > x, x > 4, and x > 4.

SOLUTION: Notice that x > 4 is always true for any whole
No; . The sum of the lengths of any two number measure for x. Combining the two remaining
sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of inequalities, the range of values that fit both
the third side. inequalities is x > 4 and x < 14, which can be written
as 4 < x < 14. So, the least possible measure of the
ANSWER: thirdsidecouldbe5yd.
No;
The correct option is B.
3.6 m, 14 m, 10 m
ANSWER:
SOLUTION: B
Yes6+14>10,6+10>14,and10+14>6.
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle PROOF Write a two-column proof.
must be greater than the length of the third side. 5.Given:
Prove:
ANSWER:
Yes; 6 + 14 > 10, 6 + 10 > 14, and 10 + 14 > 6
4.MULTIPLE CHOICE If the measures of two

sides of a triangle are 5 yards and 9 yards, what is
the least possible measure of the third side if the
measure is an integer?
A 4 yd SOLUTION:
B 5 yd Think backwards when considering this proof. Notice
C 6 yd that what you are trying to prove is an inequality
D 14 yd statement. However, it isn't exactly related to
SOLUTION: , except for instead of side being used, it
Let x represents the length of the third side. Next, set is Since it is given that , you can
up and solve each of the three triangle inequalities. easilyusethisinasubstitutionstep.
5 + 9 > x, 5 + x > 9, and 9 + x > 5
That is, 14 > x, x > 4, and x > 4. Given:
Prove: YZ + ZW > XW
Notice that x > 4 is always true for any whole
number measure for x. Combining the two remaining
inequalities, the range of values that fit both
inequalities is x > 4 and x < 14, which can be written
as 4 < x < 14. So, the least possible measure of the
thirdsidecouldbe5yd.
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The correct option is B. Statements (Reasons)
1. (Given)
The correct option is B. 2. XW = YW (Def. of segments)
ANSWER: 3. YZ + ZW > YW ( Inequal. Thm.)
5-5 The Triangle Inequality 4. YZ + ZW > XW (Subst.)
B
PROOF Write a two-column proof. Is it possible to form a triangle with the given
5.Given: side lengths? If not, explain why not.
Prove: 6.4 ft, 9 ft, 15 ft
SOLUTION:
No; . The sum of the lengths of any two
sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of
the third side.
ANSWER:
SOLUTION: No;
Think backwards when considering this proof. Notice
that what you are trying to prove is an inequality 7.11 mm, 21 mm, 16 mm
statement. However, it isn't exactly related to
, except for instead of side being used, it SOLUTION:
Yes11+21>16,11+16>21,and16+21>11.
is Since it is given that , you can
easilyusethisinasubstitutionstep.
must be greater than the length of the third side.

Given: ANSWER:
Prove: YZ + ZW > XW Yes; 11 + 21 > 16, 11 + 16 > 21, and 16 + 21 > 11
8.9.9 cm, 1.1 cm, 8.2 cm

SOLUTION:
No; The sum of the lengths of any two
the third side.
Statements (Reasons)
ANSWER:
1. (Given)
2. XW = YW (Def. of segments) No;
3. YZ + ZW > YW ( Inequal. Thm.) 9.2.1 in., 4.2 in., 7.9 in.
4. YZ + ZW > XW (Substitution Property.)
SOLUTION:
ANSWER:
No; The sum of the lengths of any
Given: two sides of a triangle must be greater than the
Prove: YZ + ZW > XW length of the third side.
ANSWER:
No;
10.
Statements (Reasons) SOLUTION:

1. (Given)
No; The sum of the lengths of any two
2. XW = YW (Def. of segments)
3. YZ + ZW > YW ( Inequal. Thm.) sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of
4. YZ + ZW > XW (Subst.) the third side.
ANSWER:
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SOLUTION:

two sides of a triangle must be greater than the
length of the third side. Combining these two inequalities, we get 4 < n < 12.
ANSWER: ANSWER:
5-5 The Triangle Inequality 4 ft < n < 12 ft
No;
13.5 m, 11 m
10.
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION: Let nrepresentthelengthofthethirdside.

No; The sum of the lengths of any two According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the
largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the
othertwosides.
the third side.

ANSWER: If n is the largest side, then n must be less than 5
+11. Therefore, n < 16.
No; If n is not the largest side, then 11 is the largest and
11 must be less than 5 + n. Therefore, 6 < n.

11. Combining these two inequalities, we get 6 < n < 16.
SOLUTION: ANSWER:
6 m < n < 16 m
Yes;
14.2.7 cm, 4.2 cm
must be greater than the length of the third side. SOLUTION:
Let nrepresentthelengthofthethirdside.
ANSWER:
Yes; According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the
othertwosides.
Find the range for the measure of the third side
of a triangle given the measures of two sides. If n is the largest side, then n must be less than 2.7 +
12.4 ft, 8 ft 4.2. Therefore, n < 6.9.
SOLUTION: If n is not the largest side, then 4.2 is the largest and
Let nrepresentthelengthofthethirdside. 4.2 must be less than 2.7 + n. Therefore, 1.5 < n.

According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the Combining these two inequalities, we get 1.5 < n <
largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the 6.9.
othertwosides.

ANSWER:
If n is the largest side, then n must be less than 4 +
8. Therefore, n < 12. 1.5 cm < n < 6.9 cm
If n is not the largest side, then 8 is the largest and 8 15.3.8 in., 9.2 in.
must be less than 4 + n. Therefore, 4 < n.
SOLUTION:
Combining these two inequalities, we get 4 < n < 12. Let nrepresentthelengthofthethirdside.

ANSWER: According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the
4 ft < n < 12 ft largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the
othertwosides.
13.5 m, 11 m
If n is the largest side, then n must be less than 3.8 +
SOLUTION: 9.2. Therefore, n < 13.
Let nrepresentthelengthofthethirdside. If n is not the largest side, then 9.2 is the largest and
9.2 must be less than 3.8 + n. Therefore, 5.4 < n.
According
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largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the Combining these two inequalities, we get 5.4 < n <
othertwosides. 13.
6.9.

ANSWER:
ANSWER:
5-5 The Triangle Inequality
1.5 cm < n < 6.9 cm
15.3.8 in., 9.2 in.

17.
SOLUTION:
Let nrepresentthelengthofthethirdside. SOLUTION:
According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the
largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the
othertwosides. largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the
othertwosides.
If n is the largest side, then n must be less than 3.8 +
9.2. Therefore, n < 13. If n is the largest side, then n must be less than
If n is not the largest side, then 9.2 is the largest and
. Therefore, n < .
9.2 must be less than 3.8 + n. Therefore, 5.4 < n.
If n is not the largest side, then is the largest and
Combining these two inequalities, we get 5.4 < n < must be less than . Therefore, .
13.

Combining these two inequalities, we get
ANSWER: .
5.4 in. < n < 13 in.

16.
ANSWER:
SOLUTION:

PROOF Write a two-column proof.
18.Given:
othertwosides. Prove:

If n is the largest side, then n must be less than
. Therefore, .
If n is not the largest side, then is the largest and
must be less than . Therefore, .
SOLUTION:
Combining these two inequalities, we get The key to this proof is to figure out some way to get
. BC=BD so that you can substitute one in for the
other using the Triangle Inequality Theorem.
Consider the given statement, if two angles of a
triangle are congruent, what kind of triangle is it and ,
ANSWER: therefore, how do you know that BC must equal BD?

Proof:
17. 1. (Given)
2. (Converse of Isosceles Thm.)
SOLUTION: 3. BC = BD (Def. of segments)
Let nrepresentthelengthofthethirdside. 4. AB + AD > BD ( Inequality Thm.)
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largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the ANSWER:

2. (Conv.Isos. Thm.)
ANSWER: 3. BC = BD (Def. of segments)
4. AB + AD > BD ( Inequal. Thm.)
5-5 The Triangle Inequality 5. AB + AD > BC (Subst.)
PROOF Write a two-column proof. 19.Given:

18.Given: Prove: KJ +KL> LM
Prove:
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION:
that what you are trying to prove is an inequality
The key to this proof is to figure out some way to get statement. However, it isn't exactly related to
BC=BD so that you can substitute one in for the
, except for instead of side being used, it
other using the Triangle Inequality Theorem.
Consider the given statement, if two angles of a is Since it is given that , you can
triangle are congruent, what kind of triangle is it and , easily use this in a substitution step
therefore, how do you know that BC must equal BD?
Proof:
Proof: 1. (Given)
Statements (Reasons) 2. JL = LM (Def. of segments)
1. (Given) 3. KJ + KL > JL ( Inequality Thm.)
4. KJ + KL > LM (Substitution Property)
2. (Converse of Isosceles Thm.)
3. BC = BD (Def. of segments) ANSWER:
4. AB + AD > BD ( Inequality Thm.) Proof:
5. AB + AD > BC (Substitution Property.) Statements (Reasons)
ANSWER: 1. (Given)
2. JL = LM (Def. of segments)
Proof:
Statements (Reasons) 3. KJ + KL > JL ( Inequal. Thm.)
4. KJ + KL > LM (Subst.)
1. (Given)
2. (Conv.Isos. Thm.) CCSS SENSE-MAKINGDetermine the
3. BC = BD (Def. of segments) possible values of x.
4. AB + AD > BD ( Inequal. Thm.)
5. AB + AD > BC (Subst.)
19.Given:
Prove: KJ +KL> LM
20.
SOLUTION:
Set up and solve each of the three triangle
inequalities.
SOLUTION:
that what you are trying to prove is an inequality
statement. However, it isn't exactly related to
, except for instead of side being used, it
is Since it is given that
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easily use this in a substitution step

Proof:
1. (Given) .
2. JL = LM (Def. of segments) ANSWER:
5-5 The
3. KJTriangle Inequality
+ KL > JL ( Inequal. Thm.) 6 < x < 17
4. KJ + KL > LM (Subst.)
CCSS SENSE-MAKINGDetermine the

possible values of x.
21.
SOLUTION:
20.
SOLUTION: inequalities.
inequalities.
Notice that isalwaystrueforanywhole

number measure for x. Combining the two remaining
Notice that isalwaystrueforanywhole inequalities, the range of values that fit both
number measure for x.The range of values that inequalities is and , which can be
would be true for the other two inequalities is
and , which can be written as written as .
.
ANSWER:
ANSWER:
6 < x < 17
22.DRIVING Takoda wants to take the most efficient

route from his house to a soccer tournament at The
Sportsplex. He can take County Line Road or he can
take Highway 4 and then Route 6 to the get to The
Sportsplex.
21. a. Which of the two possible routes is the shortest?
Explain your reasoning.
SOLUTION: b. Suppose Takoda always drives below the speed
the sum of two of the sides is always greater than
the third side, so the sum of the distance on Highway
22.DRIVING Takoda wants to take the most efficient 4 and the distance on Route 6 is greater than the
routeTriangle
5-5 The from his Inequality
house to a soccer tournament at The distance on County Line Road.
Sportsplex. He can take County Line Road or he can b. Highway 4 to Route 6; sample answer: Since
take Highway 4 and then Route 6 to the get to The Takoda can drive 30 miles per hour on County Line
Sportsplex. Road and the distance is 30 miles, it will take him 1
a. Which of the two possible routes is the shortest? hour. He has to drive 47 miles on Highway 4 and
Explain your reasoning. Route 6, and the speed limit is 55 miles per hour, so it
b. Suppose Takoda always drives below the speed will take him 0.85 hour or about 51 minutes. The
limit. If the speed limit on County Line Road is 30 route on Highway 4 and Route 6 will take less time
miles per hour and on both Highway 4 and Route 6 it than the route on County Line Road.
is 55 miles per hour, which route will be faster?
Explain. PROOF Write a two-column proof.
23.PROOF Write a two-column proof.
Given: ABC
Prove: AC + BC > AB (Triangle Inequality Theorem)
(Hint: Draw auxiliary segment , so that C is
between B and D and .)
SOLUTION:
Proof:
SOLUTION: Statements (Reasons)
a. County Line Road; sample answer: In a triangle,
1. Construct sothatC is between B and D and
the sum of two of the sides is always greater than
the third side, so the sum of the distance on Highway . (Ruler Postulate)
4 and the distance on Route 6 is greater than the 2. CD = AC (Definition of congruence)
distance on County Line Road. Or you can add the 3. (IsoscelesTriangleTheorem)
distances using Highway 4 and Route 6 and compare 4. m CAD = m ADC (Definition. of
their sum to the 30 miles of County Line Road. Since
47 miles is greater than 30 miles, County Line Road congruenceangles )
istheshortestdistance. 5. m BAC + m CAD = m BAD ( Addition
Postulate)
b. Highway 4 to Route 6; sample answer: Since 6. m BAC + m ADC = m BAD (Substitution)
Takoda drives below the 30 mph speed limit on 7. m ADC < m BAD (Definition of inequality)
County Line Road and the distance is 30 miles, it will 8. AB < BD (AngleSide Relationships in Triangles)
take him about 30/30 = 1 hour to get to The 9. BD = BC + CD (Segment Addition Postulate)
Sportsplex. He has to drive 47 miles on Highway 4 10. AB < BC + CD (Substitution)
and Route 6, and the speed limit is 55 miles per hour, 11. AB < BC + AC (Substitution (Steps 2, 10))
so it will take him 45/55 = 0.85 hour or about 51
ANSWER:
minutes. The route on Highway 4 and Route 6 will
take less time than the route on County Line Road. Proof:
ANSWER: 1. Construct sothatC is between B and D and
a. County Line Road; sample answer: In a triangle,
the sum of two of the sides is always greater than .(Ruler Post.)
the third side, so the sum of the distance on Highway 2. CD = AC (Def. of )
4 and the distance on Route 6 is greater than the 3. (Isos. Thm)
distance on County Line Road. 4. m CAD = m ADC (Def. of s )
b. Highway 4 to Route 6; sample answer: Since 5. m BAC + m CAD = m BAD ( Add.
Takoda can drive 30 miles per hour on County Line Post.)
Road and the distance is 30 miles, it will take him 1 6. m BAC + m ADC = m BAD (Subst.) Page 7
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hour. He has to drive 47 miles on Highway 4 and 7. m ADC < m BAD (Def. of inequality)
Route 6, and the speed limit is 55 miles per hour, so it 8. AB < BD (AngleSide Relationships in Triangles)
will take him 0.85 hour or about 51 minutes. The 9. BD = BC + CD (Seg. Add. Post.)
7. m ADC < m BAD (Def. of inequality)
Route 6, and the speed limit is 55 miles per hour, so it 8. AB < BD (AngleSide Relationships in Triangles)
will take him 0.85 hour or about 51 minutes. The 9. BD = BC + CD (Seg. Add. Post.)
route on Highway 4 and Route 6 will take less time 10. AB < BC + CD (Subst.)
5-5 The
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the route on County Line Road. 11. AB < BC + AC (Subst. (Steps 2, 10))
PROOF Write a two-column proof.
23.PROOF Write a two-column proof. 24.SCHOOL When Toya goes from science class to
Given: ABC math class, she usually stops at her locker. The
Prove: AC + BC > AB (Triangle Inequality Theorem) distance from her science classroom to her locker is
(Hint: Draw auxiliary segment , so that C is 90 feet, and the distance from her locker to her math
between B and D and .) classroom is 110 feet. What are the possible
distances from science class to math class if she
takes the hallway that goes directly between the two
classrooms?
SOLUTION:
Proof:
1. Construct sothatC is between B and D and SOLUTION:
. (Ruler Postulate) Let nrepresentthelengthofthethirdside.
2. CD = AC (Definition of congruence)
3. (IsoscelesTriangleTheorem) According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the
4. m CAD = m ADC (Definition. of largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the
othertwosides.
congruenceangles )
5. m BAC + m CAD = m BAD ( Addition
If n is the largest side, then n must be less than 90 +
Postulate)
110. Therefore, n < 90+110 or n <200.
6. m BAC + m ADC = m BAD (Substitution) If n is not the largest side, then 110 is the largest and
7. m ADC < m BAD (Definition of inequality) 110 must be less than 90 + n. Therefore, 90 + n
8. AB < BD (AngleSide Relationships in Triangles) >110 or n>20.
9. BD = BC + CD (Segment Addition Postulate)
10. AB < BC + CD (Substitution) Combining these two inequalities, we get 20 < n <
11. AB < BC + AC (Substitution (Steps 2, 10)) 200. So, the distance is greater than 20 ft and less
than 200 ft.
ANSWER:
Proof: ANSWER:
Statements (Reasons) The distance is greater than 20 ft and less than 200
1. Construct sothatC is between B and D and ft.
.(Ruler Post.) Find the range of possible measures of x if each
2. CD = AC (Def. of ) set of expressions represents measures of the
3. (Isos. Thm) sides of a triangle.
4. m CAD = m ADC (Def. of s ) 25.x, 4, 6
5. m BAC + m CAD = m BAD ( Add. SOLUTION:
Post.)
6. m BAC + m ADC = m BAD (Subst.) largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the
7. m ADC < m BAD (Def. of inequality) othertwosides.
8. AB < BD (AngleSide Relationships in Triangles)
9. BD = BC + CD (Seg. Add. Post.) If x is the largest side, then x must be less than 4 + 6.
10. AB < BC + CD (Subst.) Therefore, x < 4+6 or x <10.
11. AB < BC + AC (Subst. (Steps 2, 10)) If x is not the largest side, then 6 is the largest and 6
must be less than 4 + x. Therefore, 4 + x >6 or x >
24.SCHOOL When Toya goes from science class to 2.
math class, she usually stops at her locker. The
distance from her science classroom to her locker is Combining these two inequalities, we get 2 < x<10.
90 feet, and the distance from her locker to her math
than 200 ft. Combining these two inequalities, we get 4 < x<20.

ANSWER:
5-5 The
The Triangle
distance isInequality
greater than 20 ft and less than 200 ANSWER:
ft. 4 < x < 20
Find the range of possible measures of x if each 27.x + 1, 5, 7

set of expressions represents measures of the
sides of a triangle. SOLUTION:
25.x, 4, 6 According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the
SOLUTION: othertwosides.
largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the If x + 1 is the largest side, then x + 1 must be less
othertwosides. than 5 + 7. Therefore, x + 1 < 5 + 7 or x + 1 < 12 or
x <11.
If x is the largest side, then x must be less than 4 + 6. If x + 1 is not the largest side, then 7 is the largest
Therefore, x < 4+6 or x <10. and 7 must be less than 5 + (x + 1). Therefore, 5 + x
If x is not the largest side, then 6 is the largest and 6 + 1 > 7 or 6 + x > 7 or x > 1.
must be less than 4 + x. Therefore, 4 + x >6 or x >
2. Combining these two inequalities, we get 1 < x<11.

Combining these two inequalities, we get 2 < x<10.
ANSWER:
1 < x < 11
ANSWER:
2 < x < 10 28.x 2, 10, 12
SOLUTION:
26.8, x, 12 According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the
SOLUTION: largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the
othertwosides.

othertwosides. If x 2 is the largest side, then x 2 must be less
than 10 + 12. Therefore, x 2 < 10 + 12 or x 2 <

22 or x < 24.
If x is the largest side, then x must be less than 8 +
If x 2 is not the largest side, then 12 is the largest
12. Therefore, x < 8 + 12 or x < 20.
and 12 must be less than 10 + (x 2). Therefore, 10
If x is not the largest side, then 12 is the largest and
+ x 2 > 12 or 8 + x > 12 or x > 4.
12 must be less than 8 + x. Therefore, 8 + x>12 or

x > 4.

ANSWER:
ANSWER: 4 < x < 24
4 < x < 20 29.x + 2, x + 4, x + 6
27.x + 1, 5, 7 SOLUTION:
SOLUTION: Set up and solve each of the three triangle
inequalities.
othertwosides.

If x + 1 is the largest side, then x + 1 must be less
than 5 + 7. Therefore, x + 1 < 5 + 7 or x + 1 < 12 or
x <11.
If x + 1 is not the largest side, then 7 is the largest
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Combining these two inequalities, we get 4 < x<24. any whole number measure for x. So, the only
required inequality is x > 0.
ANSWER:
4 < x < 24 x >0
29.x + 2, x + 4, x + 6 30.x, 2x + 1, x + 4
SOLUTION: SOLUTION:
Set up and solve each of the three triangle Set up and solve each of the three triangle
inequalities. inequalities.

Noticethat and arealwaystruefor
any whole number measure for x. So, the only
required inequality is x > 0.
ANSWER:
x >0 Notice that isalwaystrueforanywhole
number measure for x and isalwaystrue.So,
30.x, 2x + 1, x + 4
SOLUTION: the required inequality is .
inequalities. ANSWER:
31.Drama Club Anthony and Catherine are working on

a ramp up to the stage for the drama club's next
production. Anthony's sketch of the ramp is shown
below. Catherine is concerned about the
measurements and thinks they should recheck the
measures before they start cutting the wood. Is
Catherine'sconcernvalid?Explainyourreasoning.

SOLUTION:
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drawing do not form a triangle. According to the

Triangle Inequality Theorem, the sum of the lengths
of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the
length of the third side. The lengths in the drawing
ANSWER: are 1 ft, ft, and ft. Since , the
5-5 The Triangle Inequality triangle is impossible. They should recalculate their
measurementsbeforetheycutthewood.
31.Drama Club Anthony and Catherine are working on 32.CCSS SENSE-MAKINGAisha is riding her bike
a ramp up to the stage for the drama club's next to the park and can take one of two routes. The most
production. Anthony's sketch of the ramp is shown direct route from her house is to take Main Street,
below. Catherine is concerned about the but it is safer to take Route 3 and then turn right on
measurements and thinks they should recheck the Clay Road as shown. The additional distance she will
measures before they start cutting the wood. Is travel if she takes Route 3 to Clay Road is between
Catherine'sconcernvalid?Explainyourreasoning. what two number of miles?

SOLUTION:
Yes; sample answer: The measurements on the
drawing do not form a triangle. According to the SOLUTION:
Triangle Inequality Theorem, the sum of the lengths The distance from Aisha's house to the park via
of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the MainSt.representsthethirdsideofatriangle.
length of the third side. The lengths in the drawing
are 1 ft, ft, and ft. Since , the From the Triangle Inequality Theorem the length of
triangle is impossible. They should recalculate their this side must also be greater than 7.5 6 or 1.5
measurementsbeforetheycutthewood. miles and must be less than 6 + 7.5 or 13.5 miles.
Therefore, the distance d from her house to the park
ANSWER: via Main St. can be represented by 1.5 < d < 13.5.
Yes; sample answer: The measurements on the The distance to the park by taking Route 3 to Clay
drawing do not form a triangle. According to the Roadis7.5+6or13.5miles.
Triangle Inequality Theorem, the sum of the lengths
of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the The least additional number of miles she would travel
length of the third side. The lengths in the drawing would be greater than 13.5 13.5 or 0. The greatest
number of additional miles she would travel would be
are 1 ft, ft, and ft. Since , the
less than 13.5 1.5 or 12. Therefore, the additional
triangle is impossible. They should recalculate their distance she will travel if she takes Route 3 to Clay
measurementsbeforetheycutthewood. Roadisbetween0and12miles.
32.CCSS SENSE-MAKINGAisha is riding her bike ANSWER:
to the park and can take one of two routes. The most 0 and 12
direct route from her house is to take Main Street,
but it is safer to take Route 3 and then turn right on 33.DESIGN Carlota designed an awning that she and
Clay Road as shown. The additional distance she will her friends could take to the beach. Carlota decides
travel if she takes Route 3 to Clay Road is between to cover the top of the awning with material that will
what two number of miles? drape 6 inches over the front. What length of
material should she buy to use with her design so that
it covers the top of the awning, including the drape,
when the supports are open as far as possible?
Assume that the width of the material is sufficient to
cover the awning.
SOLUTION:
The distance from Aisha's house to the park via
MainSt.representsthethirdsideofatriangle.

From the Triangle Inequality Theorem the length of
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miles and must be less than 6 + 7.5 or 13.5 miles.

Therefore, the distance d from her house to the park
distance she will travel if she takes Route 3 to Clay most.
Roadisbetween0and12miles.
ANSWER:
0 and 12 She should buy no more than 7.5 ft.
33.DESIGN Carlota designed an awning that she and ESTIMATION Without using a calculator,
her friends could take to the beach. Carlota decides determine if it is possible to form a triangle with
to cover the top of the awning with material that will the given side lengths. Explain.
drape 6 inches over the front. What length of 34.
material should she buy to use with her design so that
it covers the top of the awning, including the drape, SOLUTION:
when the supports are open as far as possible? Estimate each side length by comparing the values to
Assume that the width of the material is sufficient to perfect squares.
cover the awning.
Since , .
is between and . Since = 1 and =
2, .
Since , .

5.9 > 2.9 + 1.5, so it is not possible to form a
triangle with the given side lengths.
ANSWER:
SOLUTION: No; since ,
Let x be the length of the material needed. since it is between or 1 and or 2,

and since . So, .
othertwosides. 35.

If x is the largest side, then x must be less than 4 + 3. SOLUTION:
Therefore, n < 7. Since the material will drape 6 Estimate each side length by comparing the values to
inches or 0.5 feet over the front, the minimum length perfect squares.
of material she should buy is 7 + 0.5 or 7.5 feet at the
most. Since , then .

ANSWER: Also, since , then .
She should buy no more than 7.5 ft.
And since , then .
ESTIMATION Without using a calculator,

determine if it is possible to form a triangle with
the given side lengths. Explain. 9.9 < 6.9 + 8.1, so yes, it is possible to form a
34.

SOLUTION:
ANSWER:
Estimate each side length by comparing the values to
perfect squares. Yes. since , since
, and since .6.9+8.1>
Since , . 9.9, so it is possible.
36.
2, .
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perfect squares.
perfect squares. Since , .

Since , . 5.9 > 2.9 + 1.5, so it is not possible to form a
5-5 The Triangle Inequality triangle with the given side lengths.
2, . ANSWER:
No; since ,
Since , . since it is between or 1 and or 2,

and since . So, .
35.
ANSWER:
SOLUTION:
No; since ,
since it is between or 1 and or 2, perfect squares.
and since . So, .
Since , then .
35.
Also, since , then .
SOLUTION:

perfect squares. And since , then .

Since , then . 9.9 < 6.9 + 8.1, so yes, it is possible to form a

Also, since , then .
ANSWER:
And since , then . Yes. since , since
, and since .6.9+8.1>
9.9 < 6.9 + 8.1, so yes, it is possible to form a
9.9, so it is possible.
36.
ANSWER: SOLUTION:
Yes. since , since Estimate each side length by comparing the values to
, and since .6.9+8.1> perfect squares.

9.9, so it is possible.
Since , then .
36. Also, since , then .
SOLUTION: And since , then .
perfect squares. 4.9< 3.9 + 1.9, so yes, it is possible to form a
Since , then . ANSWER:
Also, since , then . Yes. since , since
And since , then . , and since .
so it is possible.
1.9 + 3.9 > 4.9,
4.9< 3.9 + 1.9, so yes, it is possible to form a
ANSWER: 37. .
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, and since . Estimate each side length by comparing the values to
so it is possible. perfect squares.
1.9 + 3.9 > 4.9,
Yes. since , since length of the longest side is greater than the sum of
, and since . thetwoshortersides.
1.9 +Triangle so it is
3.9 > 4.9,Inequalitypossible.
5-5 The
Use the distance formula. has endpoints X(1,3)
and Y(6, 1).
37. .
SOLUTION:
perfect squares.

Since , then .
Also, since ,then .
And since , then . has endpoints Y(6, 1) and Z(2, 2).

11.1> 2.1 + 5.1 so no, it is not possible to form a

ANSWER:
No; since ,
since , and has endpoints Z(2, 2) and X(1, 3).
since . So, 2.1 + 5.1
11.1.
CCSSREASONINGDeterminewhetherthe
given coordinates are the vertices of a triangle.
Explain.
38.X(1, 3), Y(6, 1), Z(2, 2)
SOLUTION:
We can graphically show that given coordinates form Here, XY + YZ > XZ, XY + XZ > YZ, and XZ + YZ >
atrianglebygraphingthem,asshownbelow. XY.
Thus,thegivencoordinatesformatriangle.
ANSWER:
Yes; XY + YZ > XZ, XY + XZ > YZ, and XZ + YZ >
XY
39.F(4, 3), G(3, 3), H(4, 6)

SOLUTION:
We can graphically show that given coordinates form
We can algebraically prove that the given atrianglebygraphingthem,asshownbelow.
coordinates form a triangle by proving that the
length of the longest side is greater than the sum of
thetwoshortersides.

Use the distance formula. has endpoints X(1,3)
and Y(6, 1).

We can algebraically prove that the given
Here, FG + GH > FH, FG + FH > GH, and GH +
39.F(4, 3), G(3, 3), H(4, 6) FH > FG .
Thus, the coordinated form a triangle.
SOLUTION:
We can graphically show that given coordinates form ANSWER:
atrianglebygraphingthem,asshownbelow. Yes; FG + GH > FH, FG + FH > GH, and GH +
FH > FG
40.J(7, 1), K(9, 5), L(21, 8)

SOLUTION:

Wecangraphicallydetermineifthegiven
coordinates form a triangle by graphing them, as
shownbelow.
We can algebraically prove that the given

thetwoshortersides.

Use the distance formula. has endpoints F(4,3)
and G(3, 3). We can algebraically prove that the these three
points are collinear and therefore, by showing that
the sum of the two shorter segments is equal to the
longestsegment.

Use the distance formula. has endpoints J(7,
1) and K(9, 5).
has endpoints G(3, 3) and H(4, 6).

has endpoints K(9, 5) and L(21, 8).
has endpoints H(4, 6) and F(4, 3).

Here, FG + GH > FH, FG + FH > GH, and GH + has endpoints L(21, 8) and J(7, 1).
FH > FG .
Thus, the coordinated form a triangle.
ANSWER:
Yes; FG + GH > FH, FG + FH > GH, and GH +
FH > FG
40.J(7, 1), K(9, 5), L(21, 8)

Here JK + KL = JL. You can also confirm this by
SOLUTION:


has endpoints L(21, 8) and J(7, 1). has endpoints R(6, 5) and S(1, 2).

Here JK + KL = JL. You can also confirm this by has endpoints S(1, 2) and Q(2, 6).
using your calculator. Compute
toconfirmthatitequals0.
Thus the given coordinates do not form a triangle.
ANSWER:
No; JK + KL = JL
41.Q(2, 6), R(6, 5), S(1, 2)

Then and
SOLUTION:
.
We can graphically determine if the given
Thus the coordinates form a triangle.
coordinates form a triangle by graphing them, as
shownbelow. ANSWER:
Yes;
42.MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS In this

problem, you will use inequalities to make
comparisons between the sides and angles of two
triangles.
a. GEOMETRIC Draw three pairs of triangles that
have two pairs of congruent sides and one pair of
sides that is not congruent. Mark each pair of
We can algebraically prove that the given congruent sides. Label each triangle pair ABC and
coordinates form a triangle by proving that the DEF, where and .
lengthofoneofthesidesequalszero. b. TABULAR Copy the table below. Measure and
Use the distance formula. record the values of BC, m A, EF, and m D for
each triangle pair.
has endpoints Q(2,6) and R(6, 5).
c. VERBAL Make a conjecture about the

relationship between the angles opposite the
noncongruent sides of a pair of triangles that have
two pairs of congruent legs.

SOLUTION:
has endpoints R(6, 5) and S(1, 2).
a. Using a ruler, compass, or drawing tool, make sure
that and , in each of the
trianglepairsmade.

has endpoints S(1, 2) and Q(2, 6).
two pairs of congruent legs. c. Sample answer: The angle opposite the longer of
the two noncongruent sides is greater than the angle
SOLUTION:
opposite the shorter of the two noncongruent sides.
a. Using
5-5 The a ruler,
Triangle compass, or drawing tool, make sure
Inequality
that and , in each of the ANSWER:
trianglepairsmade. a.
b. Use a protractor and ruler to carefully measure b.

the indicated lengths and angle measures in the table
below. Look for a pattern when comparing to
.
c. Sample answer: The angle opposite the longer of

the two noncongruent sides is greater than the angle
opposite the shorter of the two noncongruent sides.
c. Sample answer: The angle opposite the longer of
the two noncongruent sides is greater than the angle 43.CHALLENGE What is the range of possible
opposite the shorter of the two noncongruent sides. perimeters for figure ABCDE if AC = 7 and DC = 9?
Explain your reasoning.
ANSWER:
a.
SOLUTION:
The perimeter is greater than 36 and less than 64.
Sample answer: From the diagram we know that
and , and
because vertical angles are
congruent, so .

Using the Triangle Inequality Theorem, if 9 is the
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length of or is 9 7=2.If or is
the longest length of the triangle, then the maximum
Inequality Theorem, the minimum value of AB and
ED is 2 and the maximum value is 16. Therefore, the
c. Sample answer: The angle opposite the longer of minimum value of the perimeter is greater than 2(2 +
5-5 The Triangle
the two Inequality
noncongruent sides is greater than the angle 7 + 9) or 36, and the maximum value of the perimeter
opposite the shorter of the two noncongruent sides. is less than 2(16 + 7 + 9) or 64.
43.CHALLENGE What is the range of possible 44.REASONING What is the range of lengths of each
perimeters for figure ABCDE if AC = 7 and DC = 9? leg of an isosceles triangle if the measure of the base
Explain your reasoning. is 6 inches? Explain.
SOLUTION:
Each leg must be greater than 3 inches. According to
the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the sum of any two
sides of a triangle must be greater than the sum of
the third side. Therefore. if you consider an isosceles
triangle with lengths x, x, and 6, we know three
SOLUTION: inequalities must hold true: .
The perimeter is greater than 36 and less than 64. Since the last two inequalities are
Sample answer: From the diagram we know that the same, we will only consider the solutions of the
and , and firsttwo.
because vertical angles are
congruent, so .

Using the Triangle Inequality Theorem, if 9 is the

longest length of the triangle, then the minimum

length of or is 9 7=2.If or is
Since 6 >0 is always true, the solution for the lengths
the longest length of the triangle, then the maximum
of the legs of the isosceles triangle is greater than 3.
value is 9+7=16. Therefore, the minimum value of
Thereisnomaximumvalue.
the total perimeter, p, of the two triangles is greater
than 2(2 + 7 + 9) or 36, and the maximum value of
the perimeter is less than 2(16 + 7 + 9) or 64 or,
expressed as an inequality, . ANSWER:
ANSWER: Each leg must be greater than 3 inches. Sample
The perimeter is greater than 36 and less than 64. answer: When you use the Triangle Inequality
Sample answer: From the diagram we know that Theorem to find the minimum leg length, the solution
is greater than 3 inches. When you use it to find the
and , and maximum leg length, the inequality is 0 < 6, which is
because vertical angles are always true. Therefore, there is no maximum length.
congruent, so . Using the Triangle
Inequality Theorem, the minimum value of AB and 45.WRITING IN MATH What can you tell about a
ED is 2 and the maximum value is 16. Therefore, the triangle when given three side lengths? Include at
minimum value of the perimeter is greater than 2(2 + least two items.
7 + 9) or 36, and the maximum value of the perimeter
is less than 2(16 + 7 + 9) or 64. SOLUTION:
Sample answers: whether or not the side lengths
44.REASONING What is the range of lengths of each actually form a triangle, what the smallest and largest
leg of an isosceles triangle if the measure of the base angles are, whether the triangle is equilateral,
is 6 inches? Explain. isosceles, or scalene
SOLUTION: ANSWER:
Each leg must be greater than 3 inches. According to Sample answers: whether or not the side lengths
the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the sum of any two actually form a triangle, what the smallest and largest
sides of a triangle must be greater than the sum of angles are, whether the triangle is equilateral,
the third side. Therefore. if you consider an isosceles isosceles, or scalene
triangle with lengths x, x, and 6, we know three
inequalities must hold true: . 46.CHALLENGE The sides of an isosceles triangle
Since the last two inequalities are are whole numbers, and its perimeter is 30 units.
the same, we will only consider the solutions of the What is the probability that the triangle is equilateral?
firsttwo. SOLUTION:
Let x be the length of the congruent sides of an
isosceles triangle. Based on the Triangle Inequality
ANSWER: When drawing your triangles, be sure to choose side
Sample answers: whether or not the side lengths lengths that follow the conditions of the Triangle
actually form a triangle, what the smallest and largest Inequality Theorem. For the triangle where 2 is the
angles
5-5 The are, whether
Triangle the triangle is equilateral,
Inequality longest side length, the other two sides must each be
isosceles, or scalene less than 2, however, their sum must be greater than
2. For the triangle where 2 is the shortest side, one of
46.CHALLENGE The sides of an isosceles triangle the other sides plus 2 must have a greater sum than
are whole numbers, and its perimeter is 30 units. the length of the third side. Sample sketches are
What is the probability that the triangle is equilateral? providedbelow.

SOLUTION:
Let x be the length of the congruent sides of an
isosceles triangle. Based on the Triangle Inequality
Theorem and properties of isosceles triangles, we
know that the following inequality can be written and
solved:

Therefore, based on the given information that the
two congruent sides are whole numbers greater than
7.5 and the perimeter of the triangle is 30 units, we
can create a list of possible side lengths for this
triangle:

ANSWER:

* 10,10 10 is equilateral so the probability of the
triangle being equilateral is .

ANSWER:
47.OPEN ENDED The length of one side of a triangle

is 2 inches. Draw a triangle in which the 2-inch side
is the shortest side and one in which the 2-inch side is
the longest side. Include side and angle measures on
your drawing.
SOLUTION:
When drawing your triangles, be sure to choose side
lengths that follow the conditions of the Triangle
Inequality Theorem. For the triangle where 2 is the
longest side length, the other two sides must each be
less than 2, however, their sum must be greater than
2. For the triangle where 2 is the shortest side, one of
the other sides plus 2 must have a greater sum than
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mile from a park and the park is 1.5 miles from a
ANSWER:
a. Sample answer: By the Triangle Inequality
5-5 The Triangle Inequality Theorem, the distance from my house to the
shopping center is greater than mileandless
48.WRITING IN MATH Suppose your house is than miles.

mile from a park and the park is 1.5 miles from a b. Sample answer: The park can be between my
shopping center. house and the shopping center, which means that the
a. If your house, the park, and the shopping center distance from my house to the shopping center is
are noncollinear, what do you know about the
distance from your house to the shopping center? miles, or my house can be between the park and
Explain your reasoning. the shopping center, which means that the distance
b. If the three locations are collinear, what do you from my house to the shopping center is 3/4 mile.
know about the distance from your house to the
shopping center? Explain your reasoning. 49.If is a median of and m 1 > m 2,
SOLUTION: which of the following statements is not true?
a. Sample answer: By the Triangle Inequality
Theorem, the distance from my house to the
shopping center is greater than mile and less
than miles. A AD = BD
B m ADC = m BDC
b. Sample answer: The park (P) can be between my C AC > BC
house (H1) and the shopping center (S), which Dm 1>m B
means that the distance from my house to the SOLUTION:
shopping center is miles, or my house (H2) can be
between the park (P) and the shopping center (S),
which means that the distance from my house to the
shopping center is 3/4 mile.
A AD = BDThisistruebecauseDisthemedian
of ,which means that D is the midpoint of .
B m ADC = m BDCThis is not true because it
is given that .
C AC > BCThis is true. Since and we
know that , then
D m 1 > m B This is true, based on the Exterior
AngleTheorem.

B is the answer.
ANSWER:
B

50.SHORT RESPONSE A high school soccer team
has a goal of winning at least 75% of their 15 games
ANSWER: this season. In the first three weeks, the team has
a. Sample answer: By the Triangle Inequality won 5 games. How many more games must the
Theorem, the distance from my house to the team win to meet their goal?
shopping center is greater than mileandless SOLUTION:

75% of 15 is 11.25. The number of games should not
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games in this season. They already won 5 games, so
b. Sample answer: The park can be between my they must win 12 5 or 7 games to meet their goal.

B is the answer. Thus,Histheanswer.
ANSWER:
B H
50.SHORT RESPONSE A high school soccer team 52.SAT/ACT When 7 is subtracted from 14w, the
has a goal of winning at least 75% of their 15 games result is z. Which of the following equations
this season. In the first three weeks, the team has represents this statement?
won 5 games. How many more games must the A 7 14w = z
team win to meet their goal? B z = 14w + 7
SOLUTION: C 7 z = 14w
75% of 15 is 11.25. The number of games should not D z = 14w 7
be in decimals, so the team has to win at least 12 E 7 + 14w = 7z
games in this season. They already won 5 games, so SOLUTION:
they must win 12 5 or 7 games to meet their goal.
A 7 14w = z This is not correct because 14w is
ANSWER: subtractedfrom7,nottheotherwayaround.
7 B z = 14w+7Thisisnotcorrectbecause14w and
7areadded,notsubtracted.
51.Which of the following is a logical conclusion based C 7 z = 14wThis is not correct because the
on the statement and its converse below? difference of 7 and z is considered, not 14wand7.
Statement: If a polygon is a rectangle, then it has D z = 14w 7Thisiscorrect.
four sides. E 7 + 14w = 7z This is not correct because 14w and
Converse: If a polygon has four sides, then it is a 7areadded,notsubtracted.
rectangle.
F The statement and its converse are both true. Thus, the correct answer is D.
G The statement and its converse are both
false. ANSWER:
H The statement is true; the converse is false. D
J The statement is false; the converse is true.
State the assumption you would make to start
SOLUTION: an indirect proof of each statement.
The statement is correct because there exists no 53.If 4y + 17 = 41, then y = 6.
contradiction. All rectangles are four-sidedpolygons. SOLUTION:
The converse is false because there exists a
contradiction. A trapezoid is a four-sided polygon that In an indirect proof or proof by contradiction, you
is not a rectangle. temporarily assume that what you are trying to prove
is false. By showing this assumption to be logically
Thus,Histheanswer. impossible, you prove your assumption false and the
original conclusion true. For this problem, assume
ANSWER: that or .
H
y > 6 or y < 6
52.SAT/ACT When 7 is subtracted from 14w, the
result is z. Which of the following equations ANSWER:
represents this statement? y > 6 or y < 6
A 7 14w = z
B z = 14w + 7 54.If two lines are cut by a transversal and a pair of
C 7 z = 14w alternate interior angles are congruent, then the two
D z = 14w 7 lines are parallel.
E 7 + 14w = 7z
SOLUTION:
SOLUTION: In an indirect proof or proof by contradiction, you
A 7 14w = z This is not correct because 14w is temporarily assume that what you are trying to prove
subtractedfrom7,nottheotherwayaround. is false. By showing this assumption to be logically
B z = 14w+7Thisisnotcorrectbecause14w and impossible, you prove your assumption false and the
7areadded,notsubtracted. original conclusion true. For this problem, assume
C 7 z = 14wThis is not correct because the that the two lines are not parallel..
difference of 7 and z is considered, not 14wand7.
The two lines are not parallel.
distance from Carlsbad to San Jose could be
y > 6 or y < 6 determined by the difference of the distances from
ANSWER: San Jose (SJ) to Las Vegas (LV) and Las Vegas
5-5 The (LV) to Carlsbad (CC 1), which makes the minimum
y > 6Triangle
or y < 6 Inequality distance 375 243 = 132 miles.

54.If two lines are cut by a transversal and a pair of
alternate interior angles are congruent, then the two
lines are parallel.
SOLUTION:
In an indirect proof or proof by contradiction, you
temporarily assume that what you are trying to prove
is false. By showing this assumption to be logically
impossible, you prove your assumption false and the
original conclusion true. For this problem, assume
that the two lines are not parallel..


ANSWER: Therefore, the answer is miles.
ANSWER:
55.GEOGRAPHY The distance between San Jose,
miles
California, and Las Vegas, Nevada, is about 375
miles. The distance from Las Vegas to Carlsbad, Find x so that . Identify the postulate or
California, is about 243 miles. Use the Triangle
Inequality Theorem to find the possible distance theorem you used.
between San Jose and Carlsbad.
SOLUTION:
To determine the distance between San Jose and
Carlsbad, there are two cases to consider: Case 1 is 56.
that the three cities form a triangle with Las Vegas SOLUTION:
andCase2isthatthethreecitiesarecollinear.
By the Corresponding Angles Postulate,

Case 1: If the three cities form a triangle, then we
Solve for x.
can use the Triangle Inequality Theorem to find the
possiblelengthsforthethirdside.
Let d represent the distance from Carlsbad to San
Jose. Based on the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the
sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must
be greater than the third side. Therefore, d + 375 >
243 or d + 243 > 375 and combining these
inequalities results in the range of values 132 < d <
618.
ANSWER:

However, Case 2 considers that the cities may be 16; Corr. s Post.
collinear. In this case, the distance from Carlsbad to
San Jose could be determined by the sum of the
distances from San Jose (SJ) to Las Vegas (LV) and
Las Vegas (LV) to Carlsbad (CC 1), which makes
the maximum distance 375+243= 618 miles.Or the
distance from Carlsbad to San Jose could be
57.
determined by the difference of the distances from
San Jose (SJ) to Las Vegas (LV) and Las Vegas SOLUTION:
(LV) to Carlsbad (CC 1), which makes the minimum By the Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem,
distance 375 243 = 132 miles.
Solve for x.
ANSWER:
16; Corr. s Post.
13; Alt. Ext. s Thm.
ALGEBRA Find x and JK if J is between K and

L.
59.KJ = 3x, JL = 6x, and KL = 12
SOLUTION:
57.
J is between K and L. So, .
SOLUTION: We have KJ = 3x, JL = 6x,andKL = 8.
By the Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem,
Substitute.
Solve for x.

Find JK.
ANSWER:
15; Alt. Ext. s Thm.
ANSWER:
;JK = 4
58.
SOLUTION: 60.KJ = 3x 6, JL = x + 6, and KL = 24
By the Alternate Exterior Angles Theorem, SOLUTION:
J is between K and L. So, .
Solve for x.
We have KJ = 3x 6, JL = x+6,andKL = 24.

Substitute.
ANSWER:

13; Alt. Ext. s Thm. Find JK.
ALGEBRA Find x and JK if J is between K and
L.
59.KJ = 3x, JL = 6x, and KL = 12
SOLUTION:
J is between K and L. So, . ANSWER:
We have KJ = 3x, JL = 6x,andKL = 8. x = 6; JK = 12

Substitute. Find x and the measures of the unknown sides
of each triangle.

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SOLUTION:
Since all the sides are congruent, JK = KL = LJ = 14.
ANSWER:
ANSWER:
x = 2; JK = KL = JL = 14
x = 6; JK = 12
Find x and the measures of the unknown sides

of each triangle.
62.
61. SOLUTION:
SOLUTION: In the figure,

So,
In the figure,
So, Solve for x.

Solve for x.

Substitute inJK. Substitute inAB and BC.
Since all the sides are congruent, JK = KL = LJ = 14.

ANSWER:
x = 2; JK = KL = JL = 14
ANSWER:
x = 9; AB = BC = 23
62.
SOLUTION:
In the figure,
So,

Solve for x. 63.
SOLUTION:
In the figure,
So,

Solve for x.

Substitute inSR, RT , and ST.
ANSWER:
x = 9; AB = BC = 23
63.
SOLUTION:
In the figure,
So,

Solve for x.

Substitute inSR, RT , and ST.
ANSWER:
x = 7; SR = RT = 24, ST = 19

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The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle

must be greater than the length of the third side.

5-5 The Triangle Inequality ANSWER:

4.MULTIPLE CHOICE If the measures of two

8.9.9 cm, 1.1 cm, 8.2 cm

Statements (Reasons) SOLUTION:

15.3.8 in., 9.2 in.

PROOF Write a two-column proof. 19.Given:

CCSS SENSE-MAKINGDetermine the

Notice that isalwaystrueforanywhole

22.DRIVING Takoda wants to take the most efficient

Find the range of possible measures of x if each 27.x + 1, 5, 7

31.Drama Club Anthony and Catherine are working on

miles and must be less than 6 + 7.5 or 13.5 miles.

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39.F(4, 3), G(3, 3), H(4, 6)

40.J(7, 1), K(9, 5), L(21, 8)

We can algebraically prove that the given

40.J(7, 1), K(9, 5), L(21, 8)

5-5 The Triangle Inequality

41.Q(2, 6), R(6, 5), S(1, 2)

42.MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS In this

c. VERBAL Make a conjecture about the

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b. Use a protractor and ruler to carefully measure b.

c. Sample answer: The angle opposite the longer of

47.OPEN ENDED The length of one side of a triangle

48.WRITING IN MATH Suppose your house is than miles.

shopping center is greater than mileandless SOLUTION:

ALGEBRA Find x and JK if J is between K and

Find x and the measures of the unknown sides

SOLUTION: In the figure,

Since all the sides are congruent, JK = KL = LJ = 14.

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