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In KLM, LM = 11, MK = 18, and KL 16. Which list has the angles of KLM in order from largest to smallest? ​

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The angles of KLM in order from largest to smallest are:

m∠ L, m∠ M, m∠ K

How to find the largest and smallest angles of a triangle?

In Angle-side relationship, we know that In a given triangle the sides opposite to the given angle are in the same order as the angles and vice versa. If we order the three angles in a triangle from smallest to largest the sides opposite to the angles will be in the same order. Thus the side opposite to the greatest angle will be the largest. A similar pattern applies for the angles when the sides are given, The angle opposite to the smallest side will be the smallest.

Thus:

Largest angle = ∠L

Second largest angle = ∠M

Third largest angle = ∠K

Complete question is:

In △ KLM, LM=11, MK=18 , and KL=16.

Which list has the angles of ΔKLM in order from largest to smallest? Answer:

m∠ L, m∠ K, m∠ M

m∠ M, m∠ K, m∠ L

m∠ K, m∠ L, m∠ M

m∠ L, m∠ M, m∠ K

m∠ M, m∠ L, m∠ K

m∠ K, m∠ M, m∠ L

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