Can a triangle have sides with the given lengths? Explain.
(2 in., 3 in., and 6 in.)

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Can a triangle have sides with the given lengths? Explain.
(2 in., 3 in., and 6 in.)

anonymous · Answer

no, because 2 + 3 < 6

anonymous · Answer

So <A and <B have to be of shorter length?

xapproachesinfinity · Answer

Two sides together in a triangle has to be greater or equal to one side

anonymous · Answer

each side of a triangle must be less than the sum of the two others and greater than their difference

anonymous · Answer

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This is a straight line. If you ever get two sides that when added together = the third side, it means it's a straight line.

anonymous · Answer

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This is why the sum of two sides is always greater than the third side.

anonymous · Answer

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This is (similar) to what you have (notice it is not a triangle)