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Can these three numbers be the sides of a triangle? 9. 3, 6, 2 I don't understand what they are asking?

 Nov 1, 2015

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If you try to construct it you will understand why what CPhill is telling you is so.  

 

The 2 short sides will not be long enough to touch each other.

 

Oh dear, that would be a three intervals that can't 'hold hands'  not much of a tirangle I am afraid.  sad sad sad

 Nov 2, 2015
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it depends on what type of triangle you are trying to figure out is it a right triangle or what

 Nov 1, 2015
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If the triangle is "right-angle" triangle the answer is "No". If it is NOT right-angle triangle, then the answer is "Yes".

 Nov 1, 2015
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Just try to construct the triangle, the question answers itself.

 Nov 1, 2015
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That is a good answer last guest :))

 

 

YES try constructing it.  Start wit the longest side and then try to get a triangle using the two short lengths.

 

See what happens.     wink

 Nov 2, 2015
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NO!!!!!.....this violates the triangle inequality which says that the sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the remaining side.

 

But  :

 

6 + 2  < 9.3

 

So....this triangle is impossible.....

 

 

cool cool cool

 Nov 2, 2015
edited by CPhill  Nov 2, 2015
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If you try to construct it you will understand why what CPhill is telling you is so.  

 

The 2 short sides will not be long enough to touch each other.

 

Oh dear, that would be a three intervals that can't 'hold hands'  not much of a tirangle I am afraid.  sad sad sad

Melody Nov 2, 2015

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