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D is any point on the side AC of ΔABC with AB = AC. Show that CD<BD.

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Solution

Given: In ∆ ABC, AB = AC
To prove: CD < BD
Proof:
In ∆ ABC,
Since, AB = AC
So, ∠ABC=∠ACB
(Given)
...(i)
In ∆ABC and ∆DBC,∠ ABC>∠DBC⇒ ∠ACB>∠ DBC
From i⇒ BD>CD
Side opposite to greater angle is longer.∴ CD<BD

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