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7. in \\( \\triangle a b c, m \\angle a = 40 ^ { \\circ }, m \\angle b …

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  1. in \\( \triangle a b c, m \angle a = 40 ^ { \circ }, m \angle b = 75 ^ { \circ } \\), and \\( m \angle c = 65 ^ { \circ } \\). which list has the sides of \\( \triangle a b c \\) in order from longest to shortest?

(1) \\( a c > b c > a b \\)
(2) \\( b c > a b > a c \\)
(3) \\( a b > a c > b c \\)
(4) \\( a c > a b > b c \\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the triangle side - angle relationship

In a triangle, the larger the angle, the longer the side opposite it.

Step2: Compare the angles

We have \(m\angle B=75^{\circ}\), \(m\angle C = 65^{\circ}\), \(m\angle A=40^{\circ}\). So \(\angle B>\angle C>\angle A\).

Step3: Determine the sides opposite the angles

Side \(AC\) is opposite \(\angle B\), side \(AB\) is opposite \(\angle C\), and side \(BC\) is opposite \(\angle A\).

Answer:

\(AC>AB > BC\), so the answer is (4).