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Which set of lengths could make a triangle?


3 in., 6 in., 4 in.
4 in., 12 in., 6 in.
9 in., 2 in., 15 in.
8 in., 5 in., 3 in.
 
 Dec 18, 2014

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To create a triangle, the lengths of the two shorter sides, when added together, must be more than the longest side.

In which of the cases is the sum of the two smaller numbers greater than the largest number? 

Must be greater, equal to is not good enough...

 Dec 18, 2014
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All could!  Depends on what kind of triangle

 Dec 18, 2014
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Well get a piece a paper a ruler and a pencil now try making a triangle with all four.....

 Dec 18, 2014
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Best Answer

To create a triangle, the lengths of the two shorter sides, when added together, must be more than the longest side.

In which of the cases is the sum of the two smaller numbers greater than the largest number? 

Must be greater, equal to is not good enough...

geno3141 Dec 18, 2014

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