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What is the value of s?
units
0
5
В
8
15
S
D

What is the value of s? units 0 5 В 8 15 S D-example-1
User Kirstine
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Answer: the value of s is 17 units

Step-by-step explanation: youre welcome

User Cornstalks
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Consider the triangle ABD,

Here,

AB = 5

BD = 15

AD = s

As we know,

In a triangle, the sum of lengths of two sides is greater than the third side.

So,


5 + 15 > s


15 + s > 5


s + 5 > 15

Now,

To satisfy the equation, the value of s can possibly be 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

User Alexortizl
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