In △DEF,mDE=8 inches, mEF=6 inches, and mDF=10 inches. Which lists the angles in order from smallest to largest ?∠F,∠D,∠E∠D,∠F,∠E∠E,∠F,∠D∠D,∠E,∠FOption 1Option 2Option 3Option 4
Q. In △DEF,mDE=8 inches, mEF=6 inches, and mDF=10 inches. Which lists the angles in order from smallest to largest ?∠F,∠D,∠E∠D,∠F,∠E∠E,∠F,∠D∠D,∠E,∠FOption 1Option 2Option 3Option 4
Identify longest side: Identify the longest side of the triangle to determine the largest angle, using the triangle inequality theorem.
Determine largest angle: According to the triangle inequality theorem, the angle opposite the longest side is the largest. Therefore, angle E is the largest.
Compare remaining sides: Next, compare the remaining sides to order the smaller angles. Since mEF (6 inches) is shorter than mDE (8 inches), angle D is smaller than angle F.
List angles in order: List the angles in order from smallest to largest: ∠D, ∠F, ∠E.
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