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In the figure AB = CD, OCD > COD and OAB < AOB. Let’s prove that OB < OD


Given: a figure such that AB = CD, OCD > COD and OAB < AOB


To prove: OB < OD


Consider ΔABO,


Given AOB > OAB


From the figure, AB is opposite to AOB, and OB is opposite to OAB


But 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.


AB > OB…………(i)


Now consider ΔCOD,


Given OCD > COD


From figure, CD is opposite to COD, and OD is opposite to OCD


But 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.


OD > CD…………(ii)


And given AB = CD………..(iii)


Now substituting equation (iii) in equation (i), we get


CD > OB…………(iv)


Now comparing equation (ii) and equation (iv), we get


OD > OB


Or OB < OD


Hence Proved.


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