5-6 Hinge Theorem
Learning Goal- Apply
inequality theorem to 2
triangles
How do we compare 2 triangles?
Do core book pg 219 Exploration 1
 The Hinge Theorem – If 2 triangles have
2 congruent side pairs, then the larger
3rd side is opposite the larger included
angle.
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Example 1
1) How does LN compare to OQ?
EX 2 & 3: What is the range of values for x?
 Remember, the angles of a triangle must
be between 0 and 180 and a side length
must be positive!
2)
3)
5-6 Classwork
 Core
book pg 221 #1 – 6
 Homework:
There will not be section
6 homework. Get homework packet
ready to turn in on test day. There
was homework for sections 5-2, 5-3,
5-4, and 5-5.
Chapter 5 Test Review
We will be going over the first 2 pages
before you leave today.
 What you don’t finish will be homework
due test day.
 This is a classwork grade, so make sure it
gets finished!
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