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If Two Sides of a Triangle Are Unequal, Then the Angle Opposite to the Greater Side Is Greater Than Angle Opposite to the Smaller Side

In Δ PQR , PQ...

Question

In $∆$ PQR, PQ = 10 cm, QR = 12 cm, PR = 8 cm. Find out the greatest and the smallest angle of the triangle.

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Solution

In △PQR, QR and PR are the longest and smallest side.
The angle opposite to the longest side is the largest angle and the angle opposite to the smallest side is the smallest angle .
Hence, the greatest and the smallest angle of the triangle are ∠QPR and ∠PQR respectively.

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