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Lesson: Hinge Theorem

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the hinge theorem.

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Worksheet • 5 Questions • 1 Video

Q1:

Consider the following two triangles.

Length π‘Ž is congruent to 𝑑 and length 𝑏 is congruent to 𝑒 . Given that πœ™ is greater than πœƒ , what does the hinge theorem tell us about the lengths 𝑐 and 𝑓 ?

  • A 𝑓 is greater than 𝑐 .
  • B 𝑓 is less than 𝑐 .
  • C There is no relation between 𝑓 and 𝑐 .
  • D 𝑓 and 𝑐 are equal.

Q2:

Given that , use the hinge theorem to find the range of all possible values of in the figure.

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E

Q3:

Consider triangles and in the figure.

Without completing any calculations, use the hinge theorem to determine whether is greater than, less than, or equal to .

  • A is less than .
  • B is greater than .
  • C and are equal.

Q4:

Given that 𝐢 𝐸 = 5 π‘₯ βˆ’ 1 1 and 𝐢 𝐡 = 9 , find the range of all possible values of π‘₯ using the Hinge theorem.

  • A 1 1 5 < π‘₯ < 4
  • B βˆ’ 1 1 5 < π‘₯ < 4
  • C 1 1 5 ≀ π‘₯ ≀ 4
  • D βˆ’ 1 1 5 ≀ π‘₯ ≀ 4
  • E 1 1 5 ≀ π‘₯ < 4

Q5:

In the figure, . Use the hinge theorem to find the range of all possible values of .

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
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