Relationships in Triangles
Opposite Sides & Angles Theorem
Questions:
On a lined sheet of paper, record your responses to the following:
1. If the red angle is the largest angle then the _______ side is the longest side (you can use your mouse to change the shape of the triangle).
2. If the green angle is the largest angle then the _______ side is the longest side.
3. If the blue angle is the smallest angle then the _______ side is the shortest side.
4. If the red side is the longest side then the _______ angle is the largest angle.
5. If the green side is the shortest side, then the ______ angle is the smallest angle.
6. In conclusion, the ______ side will always be _______ from the ______ angle and the ______ side will always be _______ from the ______ angle. This is called the Opposite Sides & Angles Theorem.