SOLUTION: Do you know the rule for determining if a triangle is possible when you have 3 side lengths? I just cant remember this! Thanks
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Question 123048: Do you know the rule for determining if a triangle is possible when you have 3 side lengths? I just cant remember this! Thanks
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of the two shorter side must be greater than the longest side
__ otherwise, the triangle can't close up
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