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Let triangle ABC have AB = AC, and let a point D lie on AB extended beyond B.
Compare DC with DB using a triangle inequality argument.

Class 9Inequalities in a TriangleGeometry — Triangles
  • ADC > DB
  • BDC < DB
  • CDC = DB
  • Dno relation

Step-by-Step Solution

In triangle DBC, angle DBC is the exterior angle of isosceles triangle ABC at B, which is obtuse (greater than 90 since base angle < 90). The side opposite the largest angle DBC is DC, so DC > DB.
Answer: A) DC > DB

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