In any triangle, the sum of the two shorter sides must always be greater than the length of the third side. This rule, known as the Triangle Inequality Theorem, ensures that the sides can actually form a closed triangle. For example, if the two shorter sides are not greater than the third, the sides would lie flat rather than forming a triangle. This principle is crucial in determining whether a set of side lengths can create a valid triangle.
Since the triangle is equilateral we know that its sides are equal, so we just divide the perimeter by three to get the measure of each side. lado.
P=3x
21cm=3x
x=21cm:3
Answer:
x=7cm
Example 4
Tell if it is possible to construct a triangle in which its sides measure 5cm, 7cm and 10cm.
Solution
We add the lengths of any two sides (edges) and compare with the length of the remaining side.
5cm+7cm=12cmwhich is greater than the remaining side that measures 10cm
7cm+10cm=17cmThe length of the remaining side, which is greater than the remaining side measuring 5cm, is greater than the remaining side measuring 5cm.
10cm+5cm=15cm, which is greater than the remaining side measuring 7cm.
Answer:
So if it is possible to construct a triangle of measures 5cm, 7cm and 10cm on each side.
Check your understanding
Question 1
Is the straight line in the figure the height of the triangle?
Incorrect
Correct Answer:
No
Question 2
Is the straight line in the figure the height of the triangle?
Incorrect
Correct Answer:
No
Question 3
According to figure BC=CB?
Incorrect
Correct Answer:
True
Questions on the subject
How many sides does a triangle have?
A triangle has three sides.
How many edges does a triangle have?
A triangle has three edges.
What are the edges of a triangle?
The edges of a triangle, commonly called the sides of a triangle, are the straight lines that bound the faces of the triangle.
What are the edges of a figure?
In a plane figure, the edges or sides are the line segments that join two vertices, and form the outline or perimeter of the figure.
Exercises on the sides or edges of a triangle
Exercise 1
Query
DE Does that side not exist as part of any of the triangles?
Solution
A side in a triangle is a line that passes between one of the 3 points that are the angles of the triangle.
In this case the line DE does not pass between the extreme angles of any of the triangles but goes out through a point D which is in fact an angle in a triangle △DBC but DE ends at the point E which is not an angle in any of the triangles in the figure.
Answer
True
Do you think you will be able to solve it?
Question 1
Is DE a side in the triangle BDC?
Incorrect
Correct Answer:
Not true
Question 2
Fill in the blanks:
In an isosceles triangle, the angle between two ___ is called the "___ angle".
Incorrect
Correct Answer:
sides, main
Question 3
DB is a side in triangle ABC
Incorrect
Correct Answer:
Not true
Exercise 2
Question:
Do the triangles in the drawing overlap?
Solution
We can observe that according to the theorem of superposition: side, side, angle.
We can observe that there are 2 sides equal in length and an angle equal in size.
Answer
Yes
Exercise 3
Question
What type of triangle is drawn here?
Solution
It can be seen that in this triangle each of its three angles is of different size so it can be said that it is a scalene triangle.
Answer
Scalene triangle
Test your knowledge
Question 1
AB is a side in triangle ADB
Incorrect
Correct Answer:
True
Question 2
Is DE side in one of the triangles?
Incorrect
Correct Answer:
Not true
Question 3
Can a triangle have a right angle?
Incorrect
Correct Answer:
Yes
Exercise 4
Consigna
Given the following triangle:
The perimeter of the triangle is 17
How much is X?
Solution
To solve the task we replace all the data we have in the equation to calculate the perimeter of the triangle:
2X+3X+3.5X=17
Let's remember... The perimeter of the triangle is equal to the sum of its 3 sides.
If we calculate the equation we find that:
8.5X=17
We divide the equation by 8.5 to find the value of. X
8.58.5X=X=8.517=2
Answer
2
Exercise 5
Request
Given the equilateral triangle
The perimeter of the triangle is 33cm, what is the value of X?
Solution
One of the characteristics of an equilateral triangle is obviously that each of its sides are equal, i.e. if one side is worth 11 all its sides will be equal to 11
Answer
11
Do you know what the answer is?
Question 1
Is the straight line in the figure the height of the triangle?
Incorrect
Correct Answer:
Yes
Question 2
Is the straight line in the figure the height of the triangle?
Incorrect
Correct Answer:
Yes
Question 3
Can a plane angle be found in a triangle?
Incorrect
Correct Answer:
No
Examples with solutions for The sides or edges of a triangle
Exercise #1
Can a triangle have a right angle?
Video Solution
Step-by-Step Solution
To determine if a triangle can have a right angle, consider the following explanation:
Definition of a Right Angle: An angle is classified as a right angle if it measures exactly 90∘.
Definition of a Right Triangle: A right triangle is a type of triangle that contains exactly one right angle.
According to the definition, a right triangle specifically includes a right angle. This is a well-established classification of triangles in geometry.
Thus, a triangle can indeed have a right angle and is referred to as a right triangle.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is Yes.
Answer
Yes
Exercise #2
Is the straight line in the figure the height of the triangle?
Video Solution
Step-by-Step Solution
The triangle's altitude is a line drawn from a vertex perpendicular to the opposite side. The vertical line in the diagram extends from the triangle's top vertex straight down to its base. By definition of altitude, this line is the height if it forms a right angle with the base.
To solve this problem, we'll verify that the line in question satisfies the altitude condition:
Step 1: Identify the triangle's vertices and base. From the diagram, the base appears horizontal, and the vertex lies directly above it.
Step 2: Check the nature of the line. The line is vertical when the base is horizontal, indicating perpendicularity.
Conclusion: The vertical line forms right angles with the base, thus acting as the altitude or height.
Therefore, the straight line depicted is indeed the height of the triangle. The answer is Yes.
Answer
Yes
Exercise #3
Is the straight line in the figure the height of the triangle?
Video Solution
Step-by-Step Solution
To determine if the straight line is the height of the triangle, we'll analyze its role within the triangle:
Step 1: Observe the triangle and the given line. The triangle seems to be made of three sides and a vertical line within it.
Step 2: Recall that the height of a triangle, in geometry, is defined as a perpendicular dropped from a vertex to the opposite side.
Step 3: Examine the positioning of the line: The vertical line starts at one vertex of the triangle and intersects the base, appearing to be perpendicular.
Step 4: Verify perpendicularity: Given that the line is shown as a clear vertical (and a small perpendicular indicator suggests perpendicularity), we accept this line as the height.
Step 5: Conclude with verification that the line is effectively meeting the definition of height for the triangle in the diagram.
Therefore, the vertical line in the figure is indeed the height of the triangle.
Yes
Answer
Yes
Exercise #4
Can a plane angle be found in a triangle?
Video Solution
Step-by-Step Solution
To determine whether a plane angle can be found in a triangle, we need to understand what a plane angle is and compare it to the angles within a triangle.
A plane angle is an angle formed by two lines lying in the same plane.
In the context of geometry, angles found within a triangle are the interior angles, which are the angles between the sides of the triangle.
Although the angles in a triangle are indeed contained within a plane (since a triangle itself is a planar figure), when referencing "plane angles" in geometry, we usually consider angles related to different geometric configurations beyond those specifically internal to defined planar shapes like a triangle.
The term "plane angle" typically refers to the measurement of an angle in radians or degrees within a plane, but this doesn't specifically pertain to angles of a triangle.
Therefore, based on the context and usual geometric conventions, the concept of a "plane angle" is not typically used to describe the angles found within a triangle. Thus, a plane angle as defined generally in geometry is not found specifically within a triangle.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is No.
Answer
No
Exercise #5
Is the straight line in the figure the height of the triangle?
Video Solution
Step-by-Step Solution
In the given problem, we have a triangle depicted with a specific line drawn inside it. The question asks if this line represents the height of the triangle. To resolve this question, we need to discern whether the line is perpendicular to one of the sides of the triangle when extended, as only a line that is perpendicular from a vertex to its opposite side can be considered the height.
The line in question is shown intersecting one of the sides within the triangle but does not form a perpendicular angle with any side shown or the ground (as is required for it to be the height of the triangle). A proper height would typically intersect perpendicularly either at or along the extended line of the opposite side from a vertex.
Therefore, based on the visual clues provided and the typical geometric definition of a height (or altitude) in a triangle, this specific line does not fit the criteria for being a height.
Thus, we conclude that the line depicted is not the height of the triangle. The correct answer is No.