In ∆PQR, if S is any point on the side QR, show that PQ+QR+RP>2PS.

Given: S is any point on the side QR


To prove: PQ+QR+RP>2PS.


Proof:


Since in a triangle, sum of any two sides is always greater than the third side.


So in ∆PQS, we have,


PQ + QS > PS …(1)


Similarly, ∆PSR, we have,


PR + SR > PS …(2)


Adding 1 and 2


PQ + QS + PR + SR > 2PS


PQ + PR + QR > 2PS …as PR = QS +SR


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