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Let's measure the length of the sides of the following triangles and let's compare the measurement of the angles.


(i) The given triangle is as shown below:



Given PQ=2.5cm, QR=3.5cm, PR=4cm


To find the P is greater than which angle.


In the given ΔPQR,


P is opposite to side QR,


And from the given values, side QR=3.5cm is greater than side PQ=2.5cm


Now from the given figure, R is opposite to the side PQ.


QR>PQ


We know in a triangle the shortest side is always opposite the smallest interior angle and the longest side is always opposite the largest interior angle.


P>R


Hence P is greater than R.


(ii) The given triangle is as shown below:



Given XY=4cm, YZ=5cm, XZ=6cm


To find the x is greater than which angle.


In the given ΔXYZ,


X is opposite to side YZ,


And from the given values, side YZ=5cm is greater than side XY=4cm


Now from the given figure, Z is opposite to the side XY.


YZ>XY


We know in a triangle the shortest side is always opposite the smallest interior angle and the longest side is always opposite the largest interior angle.


X>Z


Hence X is greater than Z.


(iii) The given triangle is as shown below:



Given AB=4cm, BC=5cm, CA=3cm


To find the C is greater than which angle.


In the given ΔABC,


C is opposite to side AB,


And from the given values, side AB=4cm is greater than side AC=3cm


Now from the given figure, B is opposite to the side AC.


AB>AC


We know in a triangle the shortest side is always opposite the smallest interior angle and the longest side is always opposite the largest interior angle.


C>B


Hence C is greater than B.


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