Unequal Angles Theorem

if m∠ZXY > m∠XYZ, then distance ZY > distance ZX

This is a proof by contradiction

Given(s)


Contradiction 1
Assumption
1 distance ZY = distance ZX
Proof Table
# Claim Reason
1 m∠ZXY = m∠XYZ if distance ZY = distance ZX, then m∠ZXY = m∠XYZ
The last statement (m∠ZXY = m∠XYZ) contradicts a given statement


Contradiction 2
Assumption
1 distance ZY < distance ZX
Proof Table
# Claim Reason
1 m∠ZXY < m∠XYZ if distance ZY < distance ZX, then m∠ZXY < m∠XYZ
The last statement (m∠ZXY < m∠XYZ) contradicts a given statement


Conclusion

distance ZY > distance ZX
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