Problem 3
If \(x\) exceeds \(y\) by 5 and \(y\) exceeds \(z\) by \(3,\) how is \(x\) related to \(z ?\)
Problem 4
If \(x\) is twice \(y\) and \(y\) is three times \(z,\) how is \(x\) related to \(z ?\)
Problem 4
Given: \(A B>B C, B C>A C\) Prove: \(\mathrm{B}\) is the smallest angle in \(\triangle \mathrm{ABC}\). CAN'T COPY THE GRAPH
Problem 7
The complement of an angle is smaller than the angle. Find the restrictions on the measure of the original angle.
Problem 8
Given: \(\square\) WXYZ, \(\mathrm{XZ}>\mathrm{WY}\) Prove: \(\mathbf{a}<\mathrm{XWZ}>\angle \mathrm{WZY}\) (Use a two-column proof.) b \(\angle \mathrm{XWZ}\) is obtuse. (Use a paragraph proof.)
Problem 8
The sides of a triangle are \(14,6,\) and \(x .\) Find the set of possible values of \(x .\)
Problem 9
Vertex angle A of isosceles triangle ABC is between \(40^{\circ}\) and \(88^{\circ} .\) Find the possible values for \(\angle \mathrm{B}\).
Problem 12
a What is the relation between an exterior angle of a triangle and the two remote interior angles? b What, then, is the relation between an exterior angle and one of the remote interior angles?
Problem 13
A stick \(8 \mathrm{cm}\) long is cut into three pieces of integral lengths to be assembled as a triangle. What is the length of the shortest piece?
Problem 17
If \(x\) exceeds \(y\) by \(20 \%\) and \(y\) exceeds \(z\) by \(20 \%,\) by what percentage does \(x\) exceed z?