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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Theorem 7.8 Class 9 Maths Explanation with Proof

In this post, we will discuss theorem 7.8 class 9 Maths which is related to Chapter 7 Triangles Class 9 Mathematics. After understanding theorem 7.8, you can solve the exercise questions given in the NCERT book of Class 9 Maths.


Solve Theorem 7.8 Class 9

The sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side.


Given 


 A triangle ABC


To prove 

(i) BA + AC >BC

(ii) AB + BC > AC

(iii) BC + AC> AB


Construction 

 Produce BA to D such that  AD=AC. Join CD

Theorem 7.8 Class 9 Maths Explanation with Proof


Proof 


In ∆ACD


        AD= AC            (by construction)


⟹ ∠ACD=∠ADC (angles opposite to equal sides are equal)


∠BCA+ ∠ACD+ ∠ADC 


⟹ ∠BCD> ∠ADC


⟹ BD>BC  (in a triangle, the side opposite to the greater angle is longer)


⟹ AB+AD>BC(∵BD=AB+AD)


     AB+ AC > BC (∵AD=AC,by construction)


Hence,     AB+ AC > BC


Similarly, we can prove that AB+BC>AC and BC+AC>AB


Related Topics

1. Theorem 7.6

2. Theorem 7.7


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