Relationships in Triangles Review

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What are Perpendicular Bisectors in a triangle?

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Perpendicular bisectors are lines that divide a side of a triangle into two equal parts at a right angle.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

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Can side lengths of 8 in., 9 in., and 17 in. form a triangle?

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No, these lengths do not satisfy the triangle inequality theorem.

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How do you find the length of a missing side in a triangle?

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Use the Pythagorean theorem or the triangle inequality theorem, depending on the triangle type.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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In a triangle with angles 37°, 46°, and 97°, which angle is opposite the shortest side?

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The angle opposite the shortest side is 37°.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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What is the length of side AB if the options are 6, 11, 17, and 68?

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The length of side AB is 17.

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CCSS.6.G.A.3

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What is the Triangle Inequality Theorem?

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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.

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What is a Median in a triangle?

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A median is a line segment that connects a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side.

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What is the relationship between angles and sides in a triangle?

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In a triangle, the larger the angle, the longer the opposite side.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.10

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What is the definition of an Altitude in a triangle?

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An altitude is a perpendicular segment from a vertex to the line containing the opposite side.

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What is a Midsegment in a triangle?

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A midsegment connects the midpoints of two sides of a triangle and is parallel to the third side.