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Question
In the given figure, T is a point on the side PR of an equilateral triangle PQR. Show that PT < QT
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Solution
In ΔPQR,
PQ = QR = PR
⇒ ∠P = Q = ∠ = 60°
In ΔPQT,
∠PQT < 60°
∴ ∠PQT < ∠P
∴ PT < QT.
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