SOLUTION: can a triangle possibly have the sides of 1,3, and 5

SOLUTION: can a triangle possibly have the sides of 1,3, and 5

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Question 275264: can a triangle possibly have the sides of 1,3, and 5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No it cannot. Notice how 1+3=4 which is 1 unit short of the third length of 5.
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