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We have the numbers 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. What is the probability that with a randomly selected triangle, these will be the lengths of the sides of a scalene triangle?
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You need to know the following knowledge to solve this word math problem:
- combinatorics
- probability
- combinatorial number
- multiplication principle
- algebra
- inequalities
- arithmetic
- comparing
- planimetrics
- triangle
- triangle inequality
- basic functions
- reason
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