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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