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Question
The length of the three segments is given for constructing a triangle. Say whether a triangle with these sides can be drawn. Give the reason for your answer.
15 cm, 20 cm, 25 cm
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Solution
15 cm, 20 cm, 25 cm
Here, 15 < 20 + 25 or 15 < 45
20 < 15 + 25 or 20 < 40
25 < 15 + 20 or 25 < 35
In any triangle, the sum of the lengths of any two sides of the triangle is always greater than the third side.
Therefore, the triangle is possible.
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