Triangle Inequality

Instructions

1. Slide Red slider to change length of Red side of the triangle.[br]2. Slide Green slider to change length of Green side of the triangle.[br]3. Slide Blue slider to change length of Blue side of the triangle.[br]4. Observe the calculation in respective color equations for proof.

Answer the following equations:

The Triangle Inequality Theorem states the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is ________________ the length of the third side.

none of these equal to greater than less than

The Triangle Inequality Theorem deals with _______ of a triangle

angles sides

Does a triangle with these side lengths exist?

Yes No

Does a triangle with these side lengths exist?[br]20, 10, 9

No Yes

The longest side of a triangle would be located where on a triangle?

Across from the largest angle Cannot tell. Across from the smallest angle Adjacent to the smallest side.

Triangle Inequality

Instructions

Answer the following equations:

Information: Triangle Inequality