In ∆ABC, if AD is the bisector of ∠A, show that AB>BD and AC>DC
Given: ∠BAD = ∠DAC
To prove: AB>BD and AC>DC
Proof:
In ∆ACD,
∠ADB = ∠DAC + ∠ACD … exterior angle theorem
= ∠BAD + ∠ACD … given that ∠BAD = ∠DAC
∠ADB > ∠BAD
The side opposite to angle ∠ADB is the longest side in ∆ADB
So, AB > BD
Similarly in ∆ABD
∠ADC = ∠ABD + ∠BAD … exterior angle theorem
= ∠ABD + ∠CAD … given that ∠BAD = ∠DAC
∠ADC > ∠CAD
The side opposite to angle ∠ADC is the longest side in ∆ACD
So, AC > DC