Inequalities in a Triangle

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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

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In a triangle ABC, let AB= 5 cm, BC= 6 cm and CA= 7 cm. If 'O' is any point inside the triangle, then the length of OA+OB+OC is:

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ABCD is quadrilateral. Is AB+BC+CD+DA<2(AC+BD) ?

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Is it possible for the 8 ft, 5 ft, 9 ft to be the dimensions of a triangle

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

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The smallest side in the following triangle is BC

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

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Identify the largest angle of the given triangle

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

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In the given figure, sides PQ and PR of PQR are extended to points A and B respectively. Also, AQR<BRQ. Prove that PR>PQ

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

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

1. AC=csinB.sin(180°-C)2. BD=a+b cosC3. AB2=BC2+CA2+2BC.CD4. BC=c cosB-b cos180°-C

 

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A quadrilateral has distinct integral side lengths. If the second-largest side has length 10, then the maximum possible length of the largest side is

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In triangle ABC, AB=b2-1 cm, BC=a2 cm and AC=2a cm, where a and b are positive integers greater than 1. Find the value of a-b.

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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 17. What is the greatest possible perimeter of the triangle ?

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AD is a median of the triangle ABC. If AB+BC+CA>x then find x.

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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 

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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 > AC 

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

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Prove that in a triangle, other than equilateral triangle, the angle opposite to the longest side is greater than 23 of a right angle.

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