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Inequalities

ICSE · Class 9 · Mathematics

Flashcards for Inequalities — ICSE Class 9 Mathematics. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Theorem 3

Solve: In triangle ABC, if AB > AC, what can be said about the angles opposite these sides?

Answer

Step 1: Use the side-angle relationship in a triangle. Step 2: The greater side has the greater angle opposite to it. Step 3: Since AB > AC, the angle opposite AB is greater than the angle opposite AC

Card 2Theorem 4

Solve: In triangle ABC, if angle CAB > angle B, which side is greater: BC or AC?

Answer

Step 1: Use the converse relationship between angles and opposite sides. Step 2: The greater angle has the greater side opposite to it. Step 3: angle CAB is greater than angle B, so the side opposite

Card 3Theorem 3

Why does a greater side in a triangle face a greater angle?

Answer

In a triangle, side length and opposite angle are linked. If one side is longer, the angle opposite it opens wider. For triangle ABC, if AB > AC, then angle ACB > angle B. This helps compare sides qui

Card 4Theorem 4

Why is Theorem 4 called the converse of Theorem 3?

Answer

Theorem 3 starts with unequal sides and concludes unequal opposite angles. Theorem 4 starts with unequal angles and concludes unequal opposite sides. That reversed logic makes it the converse. Example

Card 5Worked comparison of sides

Solve: In triangle ABC, arrange AB, AD, and BD in descending order if angle A is the greatest angle in triangle ABD.

Answer

Step 1: In a triangle, the side opposite the greater angle is greater. Step 2: If angle A is greatest in triangle ABD, then the side opposite it is the greatest side. Step 3: The descending order is A

Card 6Theorem 5

When do you use the fact that the perpendicular from a point outside a line is the shortest line?

Answer

Use it when comparing distances from an external point to different points on a line. Example setup: point O outside line AB, OP perpendicular to AB, and OQ joins O to another point Q on AB. Then OQ >

Card 7Theorem 5

Solve: Point O is outside line AB and OP is perpendicular to AB. If Q is any other point on AB, which is shorter, OP or OQ?

Answer

Step 1: In triangle OPQ, OP is perpendicular to AB, so angle OPQ is a right angle. Step 2: In a right triangle, the right angle is the greatest angle. Step 3: The side opposite the greater angle is gr

Card 8Corollary 1

Formula for the sum of any two sides of a triangle compared with the third side.

Answer

Corollary 1: AB+AC>BC; AB+BC>AC; BC+AC>AB. Here AB, BC, and AC are the sides of triangle ABC. Example: if AB and AC are known, their sum must be greater than BC. This helps check whether three lengths

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