Q17 of 47 Page 7

In the figure, PQ = PR, show that PS > PQ.

In ΔPQR, PQ = PR
      ∠PQR = ∠PRQ ..(i)
Now in ΔPSQ, ∠PQR is the exterior angle
      ∠PQR = ∠PSQ + ∠SPQ
      ∠PQR > ∠PSQ
      ∠PRQ > ∠PSQ ...... (∠PQR = ∠PRQ)
          PS > PR ...... (side opposite to greater angle)
         ..PS > PQ ...... (PR = PQ)

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