The sides or edges of a triangle

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Every triangle has three sides. The sides allow us to classify the different types of triangles according to their size.

For example, a triangle with two equal sides (edges) is an isosceles triangle and one in which all its sides (edges) are equal is an equilateral triangle. While a triangle that has all its sides different is an equilateral triangle.

A1 - Sides of a triangle

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True or false:

DE not a side in any of the triangles.
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Perimeter of the triangle

Recall that the perimeter of a plane figure is its edge, so in a triangle the perimeter is the sum of its three sides (edges).


A condition satisfied by the measures of the sides (or edges) of a triangle.

In any triangle the sum of the length of any two of its sides must be greater than the length of the third side.


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Examples of the subject

Example 1

Given a triangle with sides 4 cm4~cm, 3 cm3~cm and 5 cm5~cm. Calculate the perimeter.

Solution

We know that the perimeter of a triangle is the sum of its three sides, therefore,

P=4cm+3cm+5cm P=4\operatorname{cm}+3\operatorname{cm}+5\operatorname{cm}

Answer:

P=12cm P=12\operatorname{cm}


Example 2

Tell if it is possible to construct a triangle in which its sides measure 3 cm 3~cm, 4 cm 4~cm and 8 cm 8~cm.

Solution

Recall that in order to construct a triangle, the sum of any two sides must be greater than the third side.

If we add the sides with measures 3 cm 3~cm and 4 cm 4~cm, we get as a result 7 cm 7~cm, which is less than the third side.

Answer:

Therefore, it is not possible to construct a triangle with the given measures.


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Example 3

If an equilateral triangle has perimeter P=21cm P=21\operatorname{cm} . How long is each side?

Solution

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 P=3x

21cm=3x 21\operatorname{cm}=3x

x=21cm:3 x=21\operatorname{cm}:3

Answer:

x=7cm x=7\operatorname{cm}


Example 4

Tell if it is possible to construct a triangle in which its sides measure 5 cm 5~cm, 7 cm 7~cm and 10 cm 10~cm.

Solution

We add the lengths of any two sides (edges) and compare with the length of the remaining side.

  • 5 cm+7 cm=12 cm 5~cm + 7~cm= 12~cm which is greater than the remaining side that measures 10 cm 10~cm
  • 7 cm+10 cm=17 cm 7~cm + 10~cm = 17~cm The length of the remaining side, which is greater than the remaining side measuring 5 cm 5~cm, is greater than the remaining side measuring 5 cm 5~cm.
  • 10 cm+5 cm=15 cm 10~cm + 5~cm = 15~cm , which is greater than the remaining side measuring 7 cm 7~cm.

Answer:

So if it is possible to construct a triangle of measures 5 cm 5~cm, 7 cm 7~cm and 10 cm 10~cm on each side.


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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 DE Does that side not exist as part of any of the triangles?

Consignment DE This side does 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 DE does not pass between the extreme angles of any of the triangles but goes out through a point D D which is in fact an angle in a triangle DBC \triangle DBC but DE DE ends at the point E E which is not an angle in any of the triangles in the figure.

Answer

True


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Exercise 2

Question:

Exercise 2 Assignment - Triangles are superimposed on the drawing

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

Exercise 3 - What kind of triangle is drawn here?

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


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Exercise 4

Consigna

Given the following triangle:

Exercise 4 Task Given the following triangle

The perimeter of the triangle is 17 17

How much is X 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 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 8.5X=17

We divide the equation by 8.5 8.5 to find the value of. X X

8.5X8.5=X=178.5=2 \frac{8.5X}{8.5}=X=\frac{17}{8.5}=2

Answer

2 2


Exercise 5

Request

Given the equilateral triangle

Exercise 5 Assignment Given the equilateral triangle

The perimeter of the triangle is 33cm 33\operatorname{cm} , what is the value of X 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 11 all its sides will be equal to 11 11

Answer

11 11


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Examples with solutions for The sides or edges of a triangle

Exercise #1

ABC is an isosceles triangle.

AD is the median.

What is the size of angle ADC ∢\text{ADC} ?

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Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

In an isosceles triangle, the median to the base is also the height to the base.

That is, side AD forms a 90° angle with side BC.

That is, two right triangles are created.

Therefore, angle ADC is equal to 90 degrees.

Answer

90

Exercise #2

Given the following triangle:

Write down the height of the triangle ABC.

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Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

An altitude in a triangle is the segment that connects the vertex and the opposite side, in such a way that the segment forms a 90-degree angle with the side.

If we look at the image it is clear that the above theorem is true for the line AE. AE not only connects the A vertex with the opposite side. It also crosses BC forming a 90-degree angle. Undoubtedly making AE the altitude.

Answer

AE

Exercise #3

Which of the following is the height in triangle ABC?

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Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's remember the definition of height of a triangle:

A height is a straight line that descends from the vertex of a triangle and forms a 90-degree angle with the opposite side.

The sides that form a 90-degree angle are sides AB and BC. Therefore, the height is AB.

Answer

AB

Exercise #4

Can a triangle have two right angles?

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

The sum of angles in a triangle is 180 degrees. Since two angles of 90 degrees equal 180, a triangle can never have two right angles.

Answer

No

Exercise #5

True or false?

α+β=180 \alpha+\beta=180

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Step-by-Step Solution

Given that the angles alpha and beta are on the same straight line and given that they are adjacent angles. Together they are equal to 180 degrees and the statement is true.

Answer

True

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