Triangles and Ratios (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Flashcards
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Side opposite the largest angle in a triangle
Side opposite the largest angle in a triangle
The longest side
Side opposite the smallest angle in a triangle
Side opposite the smallest angle in a triangle
The shortest side
Angle opposite greater side is ___ angle opposite lesser side
Angle opposite greater side is ___ angle opposite lesser side
Greater than
Side opposite greater angle is ___ side opposite lesser angle
Side opposite greater angle is ___ side opposite lesser angle
Longer than
Triangle inequality: two sides together must be
Triangle inequality: two sides together must be
Greater than the third side
Definition of a transversal
Definition of a transversal
A line intersecting two or more other lines
Parallel lines & equal segments on transversals
Parallel lines & equal segments on transversals
Equal on one means equal on all transversals
Line parallel to triangle side divides other two sides
Line parallel to triangle side divides other two sides
In the same ratio
Definition of similar triangles
Definition of similar triangles
Same shape, equal angles, proportional sides
Similar triangles: corresponding angles are
Similar triangles: corresponding angles are
All equal
Similar triangles: corresponding sides are
Similar triangles: corresponding sides are
Proportional (in same ratio)
Triangles similar when (angle condition)
Triangles similar when (angle condition)
Two angles in one equal two in the other
Triangles similar when (side condition)
Triangles similar when (side condition)
All three sides in the same ratio