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23 April, 15:10

Which of the following sets of numbers could be the lengths of the sides of a triangle?

a. 2 in., 4 in., 6 in.

b. 2 in., 4 in., 5 in.

c. 2 in., 6 in., 12 in.

d. 2 in., 8 in., 14 in.

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  1. 23 April, 15:29
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    Ok

    longest side measure must be less than the sum of the other 2 sides

    basically

    longestside
    a.

    longest is 6

    6<4+2

    6<6

    false, cannot

    b.

    longest is 5

    5<4+2

    5<6

    true, can be a triangle

    c. longest is 12

    12<6+2

    12<8

    false, cannot

    d. longest is 14

    14<8+2

    14<10

    false, cannot

    B is only possible
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