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If two sides of a triangle are 8 cm and 5 cm, the third side 'x' must satisfy:
Ax > 13
B3 < x < 13
Cx < 3
Dx = 3 or x = 13
✓ Correct Answer: B — 3 < x < 13
The third side must be greater than the difference (8-5=3) and less than the sum (8+5=13).
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