Could someone please explain to me how to figure out this type of problem?
Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
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Could someone please explain to me how to figure out this type of problem?
Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
Thanks! 
(ﾉ^ヮ^)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ ❤

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

Is it possible for a triangle to have sides with the lengths indicated?

5, 9, 15

I said yes..

the_fizicx99 · Answer

Your reasoning?

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

My reasoning is because the numbers seem evenly distributed.
But I have no idea.

jenniferkeryakous · Answer

no because 5+9 is less than 15

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

I don't need the answer, I just need the explanation..
I have a final exam coming sometime this week and I'm trying to study so that I do not fail.
If possible, could you please draw a diagram?

solomonzelman · Answer

yes, you would need for the 2 smaller sides to have a sum greater than the (value of) the largest side.

jenniferkeryakous · Answer

i have finals this week also and i just took this. if the two sides arent greater than the third side it cant work.

solomonzelman · Answer

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