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Question
Is it possible to have a triangle with the following sides?
6 cm, 3 cm, 2 cm
Sum
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Solution
In a triangle, the sum of the lengths of either two sides is always greater than the third side.
Given that, the sides of the triangle are 6 cm, 3 cm, 2 cm.
Here, 6 + 3 = 9 cm > 2 cm
However, 3 + 2 = 5 cm < 6 cm
Hence, this triangle is not possible.
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