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In Δ ABC, if ∠ A = 40° and ∠ B = 60°. Determine the longest and shortest sides of the triangle. |
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Answer» In Δ ABC, ∠ A = 40° and ∠ B = 60° We know, sum of angles in a triangle = 180° ∠ A + ∠ B + ∠ C = 180° 40° + 60° + ∠ C = 180° ∠C = 180° – 100° = 80° ∠ C = 80° Now, 40° < 60° < 80° ∠ A < ∠ B < ∠ C ∠ C is greater angle and ∠ A is smaller angle. Now, ∠ A < ∠ B < ∠ C We know, side opposite to greater angle is larger and side opposite to smaller angle is smaller. Therefore, BC < AC < AB AB is longest and BC is shortest side. |
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