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In the given figure, point S is any point on side QR of PQR Prove that : PQ + QR + RP > 2PS

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In △PQS
PQ + QS > PS ...(1)
(Sum of two sides of a traingle is greater than the third side)
In △PRS
RP + RS > PS ...(2)
​ (Sum of two sides of a traingle is greater than the third side)
Adding (1) and (2), we get
PQ + QS + RP + RS > PS + PS
⇒ PQ + QR + RP > 2PS

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