MHB Internal angle sum of triangle

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The discussion focuses on proving the inequality related to the internal angle sum of triangle ABC, specifically that IAS(ABC) < θ + φ + ψ < 540 - IAS(ABC). The user is tasked with applying the external angle inequality within the context of absolute geometry, where the sum of angles in a triangle does not equal 180 degrees. By analyzing triangles ABE, ADC, and AFC, the user derives relationships between the angles and their respective measures. The key inequalities are established through the addition of angles from these triangles, leading to the desired proof. The conversation highlights the complexity of the problem and the need for careful geometric reasoning.
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Problem: Let A, B, C be three non-collinear points. Let D, E, F be points on the respective interiors of segments BC, AC and AB. Let θ, φ and ψ be the measures of the respective angles ∠BFC, ∠CDA and ∠AEB. Prove IAS(ABC) < θ +φ + ψ < 540 - IAS(ABC).(IAS means internal angle sum). Now I am supposed to use the external angle inequality which is the measure of an exterior angle of a triangle is greater than that of either opposite interior angle. Not sure how to do it. I've been struggling for hours with it. Oh i forgot to mention this is still in absolute geometry so we can't use that the the angles of a triangle add up to 180*.
 

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consider the following triangles,

$\Delta ABE$,
$$\psi =180-\left[{A}+({B}-r)\right]\qquad (1)$$
$\Delta ADC$,
$$\varphi = 180-\left[{C}+({A}-q)\right]\qquad (2)$$
$\Delta ABE$,
$$\theta = 180-\left[{B}+({C}-p)\right]\qquad (3)$$

Adding (1),(2),(3) together,

$$\psi+\varphi+\theta=540-(A+B+C)-\underbrace{[(A-q)+(B-r)+(C-p)]}_{>0}$$
you can derive one inequality from this

then,
from $\Delta ABD$
$$B+q=\varphi \qquad (4)$$
from $\Delta AFC$
$$A+p=\theta\qquad (5)$$
from $\Delta BCE$
$$C+r=\psi\qquad (6)$$

adding (4),(5),(6) together,
$$(A+B+C)+\underbrace{(p+q+r)}_{>0}=\varphi+\theta+\psi$$

from this you can get the other inequiality
 

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