Inequalities

1. D is a point in side BC of triangle ABC. If AD > AC, show that AB >

AC.

2. In the following figure, BAC = 60o and ABC = 65o.

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equal sides of the triangle.
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4. In triangle ABC, side AC is greater than side AB. If the internal

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bisector of angle A meets the opposite side at point D, prove

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that: ADC is greater than ADB.

5. In the following diagram; AD = AB and AE bisects angle A. Prove

that:
(i) BE = DE
6. In the following figure, ABC is an equilateral triangle and P is any
point in AC; prove that: BP > PC

7. In the following figure, BAC = 60o and ABC = 65o.

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8. In a triangle PQR; QR = PR and P = 36o. Which is the largest

side of the triangle?
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1. AB>AC
2. (i) CF > AF
(ii) DC > DF
3. AB>AD
4. ADC > ADB

5. BE = DE

6. BP > PC

7. CF > AF

8. PQ is the largest side

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