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Difference between Lengths of 2 Sides of a Triangle

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Two sides of a triangle have lengths of 5 units and 6 units respectively. Which of the following is a possible length for the third side?

A

11

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12

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C

13

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D

10

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Solution

The correct option is D
10

In a triangle, the sum of the lengths of any 2 sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side. The third side can measure anything less than 11 units. Hence, the third side can be 10 units.

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