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You can find examples of triangles all around you. Some buildings, such as the Transamerica Tower, have triangular faces.
LESSON 15.1
Determining When Three Lengths Form a Triangle
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Sum of Angle Measures in a Triangle
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Solve each equation using the inverse operation.
1. 9p = 54 2. m - 15 = 9
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Name AnglesEXAMPLE
Give two names for the angle formed by the dashed rays.
5. 6. 7.
Use three points of an angle, including the vertex, to name the angle. If there is only one angle at the vertex, you can name the angle by the vertex.
Write the vertex between the other two points. ∠AMG, ∠GMA, or ∠M.
k is multiplied by 7. To solve the equation, use the inverse operation, division.
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Active ReadingPyramid Before beginning the module,
create a pyramid to help you organize what you learn. Label each side with one of the
lesson titles from this module. As you study
each lesson, write important ideas like
vocabulary, properties, and formulas on the
appropriate side.
VocabularyReview Words✔ acute angle (ángulo
agudo) angle (ángulo) equilateral triangle
(triángulo equilátero) inequalities (desigualdad) line segments (segmentos
de línea)✔ obtuse angle (ángulo
obtuso)✔ right angle (ángulo recto) right triangle (triángulo
rectángulo) vertex (vértice)
Visualize VocabularyUse the ✔ words to complete the graphic. You will put one
word in each oval.
Understand VocabularyComplete the sentences using the review words.
1. A triangle that contains a right angle is a .
2. An has three congruent sides and three
congruent angles.
3. The sides of triangles are . Where two lines
meet to form an angle of a triangle is called a .
Types of Angles
Description Angle
angle measure > 0° and < 90°
angle measure > 90° and < 180°
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What It Means to YouYou will learn to determine if three
lengths can form a triangle.
UNPACKING EXAMPLE 6.8.A
A map of a new dog park shows that it is
triangular and that the sides measure 18
yd, 37 yd, and 17 yd. Are the dimensions
possible? Explain your reasoning.
Find the sum of the lengths of each pair of sides.
Compare the sum to the third side.
18 + 37 ? > 17 18 + 17
? > 37 37 + 17
? > 18
55 > 17 ✔ 35 ≯ 34 ✘ 54 > 18 ✔
The sum of two of the given lengths is not greater than the third
length. So, the dog park cannot have these side lengths.
What It Means to YouYou will learn how to find the measure of an angle of a triangle if
you know the measures of the other two angles.
The measures of two of the angles of a triangle are 47° and 81°.
What is the measure of the third angle of the triangle?
m ∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180°
47° + 81° + x = 180°
128° + x = 180°
x = 52°
The third angle of the triangle measures 52°.
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15.1Determining When Three Lengths Form a Triangle
Drawing Three SidesUse geometry software to draw a triangle whose sides
have the following lengths: 2 units, 3 units, and 4 units.
Draw three line segments of 2, 3, and 4 units of length.
Let ___
AB be the base of the triangle. Place endpoint
C on top of endpoint B and endpoint E on top of
endpoint A. These will become two of the vertices
of the triangle.
Using the endpoints C and E as fixed vertices, rotate
endpoints F and D to see if they will meet in a single point.
The line segments of 2, 3, and 4 units do / do not
form a triangle.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3, but start with a different base
length. Do the line segments make the exact same
triangle as the original?
The line segments do / do not make the same triangle as the
original.
Draw three line segments of 2, 3, and 6 units. Can you form
a triangle with the given segments?
The line segments of 2, 3, and 6 units do / do not form a triangle.
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Expressions, equations, and relationships—6.8.A Extend previous knowledge of triangles and their properties to include . . . determining when three lengths form a triangle.
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Reflect1. Conjecture Try to make triangles using real world objects such as
three straws of different lengths. Find three side lengths that form a
triangle and three side lengths that do not form a triangle. What do
you notice about the lengths that do not form a triangle?
EXPLORE ACTIVITY (cont’d)
Tell whether a triangle can have sides with the given lengths.
11 cm, 6 cm, 13 cm
Find the sum of the lengths of each pair of sides.
11 + 6 ? >
13 6 + 13
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6
Compare the sum to the third side.
17 > 13 ✓ 19 > 11 ✓ 24 > 6 ✓
The sum of any two of the given lengths is
greater than the third length.
So, a triangle can have these side lengths.
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Using Triangle Side Length RelationshipsYou saw in the Explore Activity that you cannot always form a triangle from
three given line segments.
You can use this relationship to determine if given side lengths can form a triangle.
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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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Find the sum of the lengths of each pair of sides.
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Compare the sum to the third side.
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The sum of any two of the given lengths is not greater
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So, a triangle cannot have these side lengths.
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Tell whether a triangle can have sides with the given lengths. Explain.
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Using Inequalities to Represent the Relationship Between Triangle Side LengthsYou can use what you know about the relationship among the lengths of the
sides of a triangle to write an inequality. Then you can use the inequality to
determine if a given value can be the length of an unknown side.
EXAMPLEXAMPLE 2
Which value could be the length of x?
x = 15 x = 10
4 + 9 > x 4 + 9 > x
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The value that could be the length of x is x = 10.
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6.8.A
Explain why a triangle with sides measuring 5 in.,
5 in., and 1 foot cannot be constructed.
Explain how you know that the Triangle Inequality relationship is true for every
equilateral triangle.
Substitute each value for x.
Compare the sum to the given value of x.
Write an inequality.
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Determine whether a triangle can have sides with the given lengths.
Explain. (Explore Activity and Example 1)
1. 3 cm, 10 cm, 8 cm
2. 10 ft, 10 ft, 18 ft
3. 30 in., 20 in., 40 in.
4. 16 cm, 12 cm, 3 cm
5. Which value could be the length of x?
(Example 2)
x = 29 x = 45
6. Explain how you can determine whether three metal rods can be
joined to form a triangle.
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4. Which value could be the length of x?
x = 35 x = 13
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7. A map of a new dog park shows that it is
triangular and that the sides measure
18.5 m, 36.9 m, and 16.9 m. Are the
dimensions correct? Explain your reasoning.
8. Choose a real world object that you can
cut into three different lengths to form a
triangle. Find three side lengths that form a
triangle and three lengths that do not form
a triangle. For each triangle, give the side
lengths and explain why those lengths do
or do not form a triangle.
Triangle 1:
Triangle 2:
9. Could the three sides of a triangular
shopping mall measure 1 _ 2 mi, 1 _
3 mi, and
1 _ 4 mi? Show how you found your answer.
10. Geography The map shows the distance
in air miles from Houston to both Austin
and San Antonio.
a. What is the greatest possible distance
from Austin to San Antonio?
b. How did you find the answer?
c. What is the least possible distance
from Austin to San Antonio?
d. How did you find the answer?
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and 13 inches respectively. Find the length of the third side. Explain
your reasoning.
12. Critique Reasoning While on a car trip with her family, Erin saw a sign that
read, “Amarillo 100 miles, Lubbock 80 miles.” She concluded that the distance
from Amarillo to Lubbock is 100 - 80 = 20 miles. Was she right? Explain.
13. Make a Conjecture Is there a value of n for which there could be a
triangle with sides of length n, 2n, and 3n? Explain.
14. Persevere in Problem Solving A metalworker cut an 8-foot length of
pipe into three pieces and welded them to form a triangle. Each of the
3 sections measured a whole number of feet in length. How long was
each section? Explain your reasoning.
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Exploring Angles in a TriangleRecall that a triangle is a closed figure with three line
segments and three angles. The measures of the angles of a
triangle have a special relationship with one another.
Use a straightedge to draw a large triangle. Label the
angles 1, 2, and 3.
Use scissors to cut out the triangle.
Tear off the three angles. Arrange them
around a point on a line as shown.
What is the measure of the straight
angle formed by the three angles?
What is the sum of the measures of the three angles? Explain.
Compare your results with those of your classmates. What guess can
you make?
Reflect1. Justify Reasoning How can you show that your guess is correct?
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Find the unknown angle measures.
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Fountain Place, shown to the right, is a 720-foot Dallas skyscraper. Find the
measure of the unknown angle in the triangle at the top of the building.
m∠1 + m∠2 + m∠3 = 180°
65° + 65° + x = 180°
130° + x = 180°
−130° −130°
x = 50°
The angle at the top of the triangle measures 50°.
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Can a triangle have two obtuse angles? Why
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The sum of the angle measures in a triangle is 180°.
Write an equation.
Add.
Subtract 130° from both sides.
Sum of Angle Measures of a Triangle
The sum of the measures of the angles in a triangle is 180°.
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Finding Angles in an Equilateral TriangleRecall that an equilateral triangle has three congruent sides and three
congruent angles.
Find the angle measures in the equilateral triangle.
3x = 180°
3x ___ 3
= 180° ____ 3
x = 60°
Each angle in an equilateral triangle measures 60°.
Reflect4. Multiple Representations Write a different equation to find the angle
measures in Example 2. Will the answer be the same? Explain.
5. Draw Conclusions Triangle ABC is a right triangle. What conclusions
can you draw about the measures of the angles of the triangle?
EXAMPLEXAMPLE 2
Write an equation to find the unknown angle measure in each triangle.
6. The measures of two of the angles are 25° and 65°.
7. The measures of two of the angles are 60°.
8. The measures of two of the angles are 35°.
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Divide both sides by 3.
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8. The measures of two of the angles are 50° and 30°.
9. Arlen knows the measures of two angles of a triangle. Explain how he
can find the measure of the third angle. Why does your method work?
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11. Explain how you found m∠DAC.
12. Find m∠BAC.
13. Explain how you found m∠BAC.
14. Find m∠DAB.
15. Explain how you found m∠DAB.
16. An observer at point O sees airplane
P directly over airport A. The observer
measures the angle of the plane at 40.5°.
Find m∠P.
The map shows the intersection of three
streets in San Antonio’s River Walk district.
Use the map for 17–18.
17. Find the measures of the three angles of
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18. Explain how you found the angle
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you found your answer.
20. Communicate Mathematical Ideas Explain how you can use the figure
to find the sum of the measures of the angles of quadrilateral ABCD.
What is the sum?
21. Draw Conclusions Recall that a right triangle is a triangle with one right
angle. One angle of a triangle measures 89.99 degrees. Can the triangle
be a right triangle? Explain your reasoning.
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Exploring the Relationship Between Sides and Angles in a Triangle There is a special relationship between the lengths of sides
and the measures of angles in a triangle.
Use geometry software to make triangle ABC.
Make ∠A the smallest angle.
Choose one vertex and drag it so that you
lengthen the side of the triangle opposite angle
A. Describe what happens to ∠A.
Drag the vertex to shorten the side opposite ∠B.
What happens to ∠B?
Make several new triangles. In each case, note
the locations of the longest and shortest sides
in relation to the largest and smallest angles.
Describe your results.
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Using the Relationship Between Sides and Angles in a Triangle You have seen that in a triangle the largest angle is opposite the longest side
and the smallest angle is opposite the shortest side. It follows that the midsize
angle is opposite the midsize side.
Triangle ABC has side lengths of 7 cm, 9 cm,
and 4.5 cm. Use the relationship between the
sides and angles of a triangle to match each
side with its correct length.
AC = 9 cm
AB = 4.5 cm
BC = 7 cm
Triangle ABC has angles measuring 60°, 80°, and
40°. Use the relationship between the sides and
angles of a triangle to match each angle with its
correct measure.
m∠A = 80°
m∠C = 40°
m∠B = 60°
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Match each side with its correct length.
AB = AC = BC =
2. Triangle ABC has angle measures of 45°, 58°, and 77°.
Match each angle with its correct measure.
m∠A = m∠B = m∠C =
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The longest side is opposite the largest angle.
The shortest side is opposite the smallest angle.
The midsize side is opposite the midsize angle.
The largest angle is opposite the longest side.The smallest angle is opposite the shortest side.
The midsize angle is opposite the midsize side.
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Solving Problems Using Triangle Relationships Recall that triangles can be classified by the lengths of their sides. A scalene
triangle has no congruent sides. An isosceles triangle has two congruent sides.
An equilateral triangle has three congruent sides.
Brandy is making a quilt. Each block of the quilt is made up of four
triangles. Each triangle is in the shape of a right isosceles triangle.
Two of the side measures of one triangle are 6.4 inches and 9 inches.
Brandy wants to add a ribbon border around one of the triangles. How
much ribbon will she need?
Analyze Information
Rewrite the question as a statement.
• Find the amount of ribbon Brandy will need for a border around one
triangle.
Identify the important information.
• Each quilt piece has the shape of a right isosceles triangle.
• Two sides of the triangle measure 6.4 inches and 9 inches.
Formulate a Plan
You can draw a model and label it with the important information to find
the total length of ribbon that Brandy needs for one triangle.
Justify and EvaluateSolve
Think: A right triangle will have one 90° angle.
Since the sum of the angles is 180°, the other
two angles will be congruent and will have a
combined measure of 90°.
90° ÷ 2 = 45°
Label the new information on the model.
90° is the greatest angle measure, so the side
opposite the 90° angle will be the longest side.
The other two angles are congruent, so the sides
opposite those angles are congruent.
The shortest side lengths are 6.4 inches and
6.4 inches. So, Brandy will need
6.4 + 6.4 + 9 = 21.8 inches of ribbon.
Justify and Evaluate
The solution is reasonable because the quilt piece is in the shape of an
isosceles right triangle and it has two sides measuring 6.4 inches and 9 inches.
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1. Triangle ABC has side lengths of 17, 13, and 24. Match
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= 24 = 13 = 17
2. The figure represents a traffic island that has angles
measuring 60°, 20°, and 100°. Match each angle with
its correct measure. (Example 1)
m∠ = 100° m∠ = 20° m∠ = 60°
3. Vocabulary Explain how the relationship between
the sides and angles of a triangle applies to equilateral
triangles. (Example 2)
4. Ramone is building a fence around a vegetable garden in his backyard.
The fence will be in the shape of a right isosceles triangle. Two of the side
measures are 12 feet and 16 feet. Use a problem solving model to find
the total length of fencing he needs. Explain. (Example 2)
5. Describe the relationship between the lengths of the sides and the
measures of the angles in a triangle.
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3. A fence around a rock garden is in the shape of a right triangle. Two
angles measure 30° and 60°. Two sides measure 10 feet and 17.3 feet.
The total length of the fence is 47.3 feet. How long is the side opposite
the right angle?
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Use the figure for 6–8.
6. Critique Reasoning Dustin says that
△FGH is an equilateral triangle because
the sides appear to be the same length. Is
his reasoning valid? Explain.
7. What additional information do you need
to know before you can determine which
side of the triangle is the longest? How can
you find it?
8. Which side of the triangle is the longest?
Explain how you found the answer.
The figure shows the angle measurements
formed by two fenced-in animal pens that
share a side. Use the figure for 9–10.
9. Caitlin says that _ AC is the longest segment
of fencing because it is opposite 68°, the
largest angle measure in the figure. Is her
reasoning valid? Explain.
10. What is the longest segment of fencing in
△ABC? Explain your reasoning.
11. Find the longest segment of fencing in the
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12. In triangle ABC, _ AB is longer than
_ BC and
_ BC is longer than
_ AC .
a. Draw a sketch of triangle ABC.
b. Name the smallest angle in the triangle. Explain your reasoning.
13. Persevere in Problem Solving
Determine the shortest line segment in the
figure. Explain how you found the answer.
14. Communicate Mathematical Ideas Explain how the relationship
between the sides and angles of a triangle applies to isosceles triangles.
15. Critical Thinking Can a scalene triangle contain a pair of congruent
angles? Explain.
FOCUS ON HIGHER ORDER THINKING
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MODULE QUIZ
15.1 Determining When Three Lengths Form a TriangleDetermine whether the three side lengths form a triangle.
1. 3, 5, 7 2. 9, 15, 4
3. 17, 5, 23 4. 28, 16, 38
15.2 Sum of Angle Measures in a TriangleFind the unknown angle measures.
5. 6.
15.3 Relationships Between Sides and Angles in a TriangleMatch each of the given measures to the correct side or angle.
7. 11, 7.5, 13
8. 24°, 44°, 112°
9. How can you describe the relationships among angles and sides in
a triangle?
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
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Selected Response
1. The two longer sides of a triangle measure 16 and 22. Which of the following is a possible length of the shortest side?
A 4 C 11
B 6 D 19
2. Part of a large metal sculpture will be a triangle formed by welding three bars together. The artist has four bars that measure 12 feet, 7 feet, 5 feet, and 3 feet. Which bar could not be used with two of the others to form a triangle?
A the 3-foot bar
B the 5-foot bar
C the 7-foot bar
D the 12-foot bar
3. What is the measure of the missing angle in the triangle below?
A 39° C 59° B 49° D 69°
4. The measure of ∠A in △ABC is 88°. The measure of ∠B is 60% of the measure of ∠A. What is the measure of ∠C?
A 39.2° C 91° B 52.8° D 127.2°
5. Which of these could be the value of x in the triangle below?
A 5
B 6
C 7
D 10
Gridded Response
6. Find m∠Z.
. + 0 0 0 0 0 0
- 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9 9 9
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