Theorem : If two angles of a triangle are unequal then the side opposite to the greater angle
is greater than the side opposite to smaller angle.
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Given: △ABC, ∠ACB>∠ABC
To Prove: AB>AC
Construction: Make a point D on AB such that ∠ACD=∠ADC and join DC .
In △ACD,
∠ACD=∠ADC
AD=AC (Sides opposite equal angles)
But AB=AD+DB
thus, AB>AD
but AD=AC
Hence, AB>AC
Thus, sides opposite smaller angles are smaller
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