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Compare the measures of the interior angles opposite the sides of △ QPR.
PQ >RQ
In order to determine the relationship between RQ and PQ, we can use Theorem 5.10 about Angle-Side Relationships in Triangles.
Angle-Side Relationships in Triangles |
If one angle of a triangle has a greater measure than another angle, then the side opposite the greater angle is longer than the side opposite the lesser angle. |
Note that this theorem is used to compare the sides of a triangle. Therefore, because RQ and PQ are two sides of △ QPR, we will consider the interior angles of △ QPR. Keeping this information in mind, let's consider the given diagram.
We can see that ∠ QPR is opposite to RQ and ∠ PRQ is opposite to PQ. Because the measure of ∠ PRQ is greater than the measure of ∠ QPR, we know that PQ is longer than RQ. PQ > RQ