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In △MNP, point Q is on side MN so that PM=PQ. Prove that PN>PM.

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Answer:

What kind of proof do you need?

M, Q, and N are collinear, with Q between M and N.

Triangle QPM is isosceles (PM=PQ).

That makes PN greater than PQ.

If you need a formal proof, it looks as if you can use trigonometry and the law of sines.

If you need a formal two-column proof using Euclidean geometry, I'm not sure how you would do it....

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