Triangles and Ratios (Leaving Cert Mathematics): Quizzes
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In any triangle, which side is opposite the largest angle?
In any triangle, which side is opposite the largest angle?
The longest side
In any triangle, the smallest angle is opposite which side?
In any triangle, the smallest angle is opposite which side?
The shortest side
If side is longer than side in a triangle, what can we conclude about the opposite angles?
If side is longer than side in a triangle, what can we conclude about the opposite angles?
Angle opposite > angle opposite
If angle is larger than angle in a triangle, how do their opposite sides compare?
If angle is larger than angle in a triangle, how do their opposite sides compare?
Side opposite is longer
What does the triangle inequality theorem state?
What does the triangle inequality theorem state?
Two sides together > third side
Can three lengths of 3 cm, 4 cm, and 8 cm form a triangle?
Can three lengths of 3 cm, 4 cm, and 8 cm form a triangle?
No, 3+4 is not > 8
What is a transversal?
What is a transversal?
A line intersecting two or more lines
Three parallel lines cut equal segments on one transversal. What happens on other transversals?
Three parallel lines cut equal segments on one transversal. What happens on other transversals?
They also cut equal segments
A line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two sides in what way?
A line parallel to one side of a triangle divides the other two sides in what way?
In the same ratio
What are similar triangles?
What are similar triangles?
Same shape, different sizes
In similar triangles and , how are corresponding sides related?
In similar triangles and , how are corresponding sides related?
What is sufficient to prove two triangles are similar?
What is sufficient to prove two triangles are similar?
Two angles in one equal two in other