Determine whether a triangle can be formed with the given side lengths. If so, use Heronâ€™s formula to find the area of the triangle.

a = 240
b = 122
c = 177

Question

Determine whether a triangle can be formed with the given side lengths. If so, use Heronâ€™s formula to find the area of the triangle. 

a = 240 
b = 122 
c = 177

anonymous · Answer

10,414.95

 5897.53

 5883.43

 No triangle is formed.

anonymous · Answer

I think there is no triangle but i am not sure

geerky42 · Answer

The triangle can be formed since the sum of two smallest sides is greater than largest side.

anonymous · Answer

ok is there a formula for this

geerky42 · Answer

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geerky42 · Answer

Look at the question, "If so, use Heronâ€™s formula to find the area of the triangle."

geerky42 · Answer

Just use Heron's formula, just like your question asked you to.

anonymous · Answer

i got 5897.53

geerky42 · Answer

Well, then this is your answer. Is this clear?

anonymous · Answer

yeah it seems pretty clear

geerky42 · Answer

Well, there you go.