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Question
D is a point in side BC of triangle ABC. If AD > AC, show that AB > AC.
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Solution
In ΔADC
AD > AC
⇒ ∠ACD > ∠ADC ...(i)
In ΔABD
∠ABD + ∠BAD = ∠ADC ...(ii)
Putting the value of ∠ADC in equation (i)
∠ACD > ∠ABD + ∠BAD ...(iii)
⇒ ∠ACD > ∠ABD
⇒ ∠ACB > ∠ABC
AB > AC
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