Impossible triangles

In this lesson, we will determine when it is impossible to construct a triangle given three lengths.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.If you know the length of the sides of a triangle, you can _______ it using a pair of ______.

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Q2.This circle is drawn on a centimetre square grid. State the radius and diameter.

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Q3.This circle is drawn on a centimetre square grid. State the radius and diameter.

3/5

Q4.This circle is drawn on a centimetre square grid. State the radius and diameter.

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Q5.Two students were asked to construct a triangle with side lengths 3 cm , 2 cm and 4 cm. Are they both correct?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.If you know the length of the sides of a triangle, you can _______ it using a pair of ______.

1/5

Q2.This circle is drawn on a centimetre square grid. State the radius and diameter.

2/5

Q3.This circle is drawn on a centimetre square grid. State the radius and diameter.

3/5

Q4.This circle is drawn on a centimetre square grid. State the radius and diameter.

4/5

Q5.Two students were asked to construct a triangle with side lengths 3 cm , 2 cm and 4 cm. Are they both correct?

5/5

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Impossible triangles Quiz

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Q1.When constructing a triangle, should you erase the construction lines at the end?

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Q2.Which triangle is impossible to construct?

2/5

Q3.What equipment would you use to construct a 9cm, 7cm, 18cm triangle correctly?

3/5

Q4.Which triangle is impossible to construct?

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Q5.How do I know from the construction that this is an impossible triangle?

5/5

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Impossible triangles Quiz

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.When constructing a triangle, should you erase the construction lines at the end?

1/5

Q2.Which triangle is impossible to construct?

2/5

Q3.What equipment would you use to construct a 9cm, 7cm, 18cm triangle correctly?

3/5

Q4.Which triangle is impossible to construct?

4/5

Q5.How do I know from the construction that this is an impossible triangle?

5/5

Lesson summary: Impossible triangles

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