SOLUTION: Question # 1: If two sides of a triangle are 6 and 9, then the third must be between 3 and 15. Question # 2: Is it possible for the sides of a triangle to be 13, 24, and 11? Why

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Question 258497: Question # 1: If two sides of a triangle are 6 and 9, then the third must be between 3 and 15.
Question # 2: Is it possible for the sides of a triangle to be 13, 24, and 11? Why or why not?

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Answer by checkley77(12844)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6+9 MUST BE <15
9-6 MUST BE >3
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13, 24, and 11
NO!
11+13=24 STRAIGHT LINE.
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