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Theorems On Isosceles Triangle

This document discusses theorems related to isosceles triangles. It defines an isosceles triangle as a triangle with two sides of equal length. The isosceles triangle theorem states that if two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the angles opposite the congruent sides are also congruent. The converse of this theorem is also discussed. Several examples demonstrate applying the theorems to find side lengths and angle measures in various triangles.

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Theorems On Isosceles Triangle

This document discusses theorems related to isosceles triangles. It defines an isosceles triangle as a triangle with two sides of equal length. The isosceles triangle theorem states that if two sides of a triangle are congruent, then the angles opposite the congruent sides are also congruent. The converse of this theorem is also discussed. Several examples demonstrate applying the theorems to find side lengths and angle measures in various triangles.

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GRADE 8

Theorems on
Isosceles Triangle
What Is an
Isosceles Triangle?
ISOSCELES TRIANGLE
A triangle with two sides of equal
length is an isosceles triangle.
Isosceles Triangle Theorem
Isosceles triangle theorem states
that if two sides of a triangle are
congruent, then the angles
opposite to the congruent sides
are also congruent.
Isosceles Triangle Theorem
A
If AB ≅ AC
then ∠B ≅ ∠C

C B
Example 1
a. In the given figure,
find the value of x
using the isosceles
triangle theorem.

x = 35°
Example 1
b. In the given figure,
find the value of x
using the isosceles
triangle theorem.
Example 1.b
∠A = ∠C = 72°
m∠A + m∠B + m∠C = 180
72 + x + 72 = 180
144 + x = 180
x = 180 – 144

x = 36°
Corollary
● An equilateral triangle
is also equiangular.
● An equilateral triangle
has three 60° angles.
The Converse of the
Isosceles Triangle Theorem
If two angles of a triangle are
congruent, then the sides opposite to
the congruent angles are also
congruent.
Isosceles Triangle Theorem
A
If ∠B ≅ ∠C
then AB ≅ AC

C B
Example 2
If ∠P ≅ ∠Q and QR =
7.5 cm, find the value
of PR.

PR = 7.5 cm
Corollary
● An equiangular triangle
is also equilateral.
Example 3: Refer on the figure on the right.
T

1. If ∠5 ≅ ∠6, name
two congruent
segments. E 4 3 R
5 6

SE ≅ SR W 1 7 2
O
S
A

B 4 3 F
5 6

C 1 7 2
E
D
Example 3: Refer on the figure on the right.
T

2. If TE ≅ TR, name
two congruent
angles. E 4 3 R
5 6

∠4 ≅ ∠3 W 1 7 2
O
S
Example 3: Refer on the figure on the right.
T

3. If ∠1 ≅ ∠2, name
two congruent
segments. E 4 3 R
5 6

TW ≅ TO W 1 7 2
O
S
Example 4: Find the length of each side of ⃤ RAM.

RM = RA
2x – 3 = x + 5
2x – x = 5 + 3
x=8
Example 4: Find the length of each side of ⃤ RAM.

RM = RA RA = x + 5
2x – 3 = x + 5
2x – x = 5 + 3
=8+5
x=8 = 13

RM = 2x – 3 MA = x – 3
= 2(8) – 3 =8–3
= 16 – 3 =5
= 13

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