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#1 2012-09-07 21:03:01

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A few simple proofs about Triangles

Let there be a triangle ABC and O a point inside it.
Now, how can I prove that:
1.


2.

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#2 2012-09-07 22:59:19

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Re: A few simple proofs about Triangles

hi Agnishom

Here's a start for number 2.

AO + OB > AB

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#3 2012-09-08 00:15:42

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Re: A few simple proofs about Triangles

I did 2.



Adding all those,


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#4 2012-09-08 00:28:22

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Re: A few simple proofs about Triangles

Excellent!

I am hoping there's a similar way to do Q1 but, so far, it has eluded me.

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#5 2012-09-08 00:37:29

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Re: A few simple proofs about Triangles

I remember doing it at the 7th Grade, but what about 1.?


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#6 2012-09-08 01:27:25

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Re: A few simple proofs about Triangles

Hint for 1.:
OA+OB<CA+CB

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#7 2012-09-08 03:55:11

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Re: A few simple proofs about Triangles

noemi wrote:

Hint for 1.:
OA+OB<CA+CB

Why?


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#8 2012-09-08 03:56:12

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Re: A few simple proofs about Triangles

Please somebody help me!


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#9 2012-09-08 04:23:50

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Re: A few simple proofs about Triangles

OA+OB<CA+CB
OB+OC<AB+AC
OC+OA<BC+BA

adding all those you get what you need, assuming CA=AC etc.

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#10 2012-09-08 13:59:03

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Re: A few simple proofs about Triangles

Hmmmmmm..................
That set of problem had another problem which I shall be posting in a new thread


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