SOLUTION: how would i draw an acute scalene triangle with sides 11cm, 15cm, and 16cm?

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Question 551882: how would i draw an acute scalene triangle with sides 11cm, 15cm, and 16cm?
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how would i draw an acute scalene triangle with sides 11cm, 15cm, and 16cm?
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Pick a starting point and draw a line 11 cm. That's one side with 2 points.
Draw a circle (or part of one) centered at the start point with radius = 15 cm.
Draw a circle (or part of one) centered at the 11 cm point with radius = 16 cm.
The intersection of the arcs is the 3rd point.