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Question
Which of the following statements are true (T) and which are false (F)?
If two angles of a triangle are unequal, then the greater angle has the larger side opposite to it.
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Solution
True (T)
Reason: The side opposite to greater angle is longer and smaller angle is shorter in a triangle
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