In the figure AD is the bisector of 
A, prove that AB > BD.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 11th Aug, 2017, 10:04: AM
Expert Answer:
AD is the bisector of A
BAD = CAD
Exterior BDA > CAD
BDA > BAD
AB > BD (side opposite the bigger angle is longer)
A BAD = CAD BDA > CADBDA > BADAB > BD (side opposite the bigger angle is longer) Answered by | 11th Aug, 2017, 12:04: PM
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