Question 1 (i)
Is it possible to have a triangle with the following sides?
2 cm, 3 cm, 5cm

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Solution

Since, a triangle is possible whose sum of the lengths of any two sides would be greater than the length of third side.
2 cm, 3 cm, 5cm
2 + 3>5 No
2 + 5>3 Yes
3 + 5>2 Yes
This triangle is not possible.

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