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because it works like a door hinge. When the door hinge is opened wider the angle is greater and when opened less the angle would be lesser.

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Q: Why is hinge theorem called hinge theorem?
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Why the name hinge theorem is used for theorem?

The theorem emulates the action of a hinge. As the angle of the hinge is increased the distance between the free edges increases.


what- can the hinge theorem be used to compare QRT?

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Which angles can be compared using the Hinge Theorem?

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What is the Hinge Theorem is based on?

SAS Inequality Theorem the hinge theorem states that if two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, and the included angle of the first is larger than the included angle of the second, then the third side of the first triangle is longer than the third side of the second triangle.


Is this statement true or falseThe Converse of the Hinge Theorem can be used to determine exact measures of angles?

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Is this statement true or falseThe Hinge Theorem can be used to compare side measures of two triangles?

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Is this statement true or falseThe Hinge Theorem states that the largest side of a triangle will be opposite the largest angle?

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What is the hinge theorem?

The hinge theorem in geometry states that if two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, and the included angle of the first is larger than the included angle of the second, then the third side of the first triangle is longer than the third side of the second triangle


What is the converse of the Hinge Theorem?

Converse of the Hinge Theorem:If tow sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle and the the included angles are not congruent, then the included angle that is larger has the longer third side across from it.


Why do you think they are called hinge bones?

Hinge bones are called hinge bones because they resemble hinges that are on a door. They move on one level like elbow or knee movement.


How is the Hinge Theorem alike to the SAS Congruence Postulate?

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The pacific hinge is called a hinge because?

It represents a gateway to Asia and the Pacific Rim.