Inequalities in a Triangle
Inequalities in a Triangle: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Triangle Inequality for Difference of Sides, Inequalities in a Triangle,Triangle Inequality for Sum of Sides and Side Opposite to Larger Angle in a Triangle etc.
Important Questions on Inequalities in a Triangle
In a triangle , let . If is any point inside the triangle, then the length of is:


Is it possible for the to be the dimensions of a triangle

Difference of two sides of a triangle is always _____ than the third side.

The smallest side in the following triangle is

If the two angles of a triangle are unequal, then the smaller angle has the _____ side opposite to it.

Identify the largest angle of the given triangle

In the figure below, which is the largest angle and smallest angle.

In the given figure, sides and of are extended to points and respectively. Also, . Prove that .

Prove that in a right-angled triangle, the longest side is hypotenuse.

In is obtuse and Produced. Which of the following statement(s) are true?

A quadrilateral has distinct integral side lengths. If the second-largest side has length then the maximum possible length of the largest side is

In triangle and where and are positive integers greater than Find the value of

In a triangle with integer side lengths, one side is three times as long as a second side; and the length of the third side is What is the greatest possible perimeter of the triangle ?

is a median of the triangle . If then find .

ABC is an isosceles triangle with AB = AC. D is any point online segment BC and E is a point on BC produced.
Prove that : AE > AD

is an isosceles triangle with is any point online segment and is a point on produced.
Prove that :

is an isosceles triangle with . is any point on line segment and is a point on produced.
Prove that:

Prove that in a triangle, other than equilateral triangle, the angle opposite to the longest side is greater than of a right angle.

In a PQR, PS is drawn perpendicular to QR. If SR > QS, Show that PR > PQ.
