MHB Prove $b^2-c^2\leq2a^2$ in $\triangle ABC$

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In triangle ABC with sides AB = c, BC = a, and CA = b, and angle B = 30 degrees, the goal is to prove that b² - c² ≤ 2a². The law of cosines is applied, which states that c² = a² + b² - 2ab*cos(B). Substituting cos(30°) = √3/2 into the equation leads to a relationship between the sides. Simplifying the resulting expressions ultimately demonstrates that the inequality holds true. Thus, the proof is established using the law of cosines.
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$\triangle ABC$

$(1): \overline{AB}=c,\overline{BC}=a\,\, and \,\,\overline{CA}=b$

$(2)\angle B=30^o$

prove:

$b^2-c^2\leq 2a^2$
 
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Albert said:
$\triangle ABC$

$(1): \overline{AB}=c,\overline{BC}=a\,\, and \,\,\overline{CA}=b$

$(2)\angle B=30^o$

prove:

$b^2-c^2\leq 2a^2$
using law of cosine
$b^2=a^2+c^2-2ac\,cos\,B$
$\therefore b^2-c^2-2a^2=-a^2-\sqrt 3 \,ac\leq 0$
and the proof is done
 

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