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In a δAbc, If ∠B = ∠C = 45°, Which is the Longest Side?

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In a ΔABC, if ∠B = ∠C = 45°, which is the longest side? 

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Solution

Given that in ΔABC, 

∠B=∠C=45°  

We have to find longest side
We know that, 

Sum of angles in a triangle=180° 

⇒∠A+∠B+∠C=180° 

⇒∠A+45°+45°=180° 

⇒∠A=180°-(45°+45°)=180°-90°=90° 

∴ ∠A=90° 

  

 

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Chapter 12: Congruent Triangles - Exercise 12.6 [Page 81]

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