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ABC is a triangle such that AB=10 cm and AC=3 cm. Then side BC is

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equal to 7 cm
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greater than 7 cm
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less than 7 cm
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cannot be determined
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Solution

The correct option is B greater than 7 cm

We know that sum of two sides of a triangle is always greater than the third side.
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AC + BC should be greater than AB, which is 10 cm.
i.e., AC + BC > 10
Given, AC = 3 cm
3 + BC > 10
BC > 10 - 3
BC > 7
BC should be greater than 7 cm.


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