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(5880) About Me  (Show Source):
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the sum of the two shorter side must be greater than the longest side
__ otherwise, the triangle can't close up