SOLUTION: Can a triangle have sides with lengths of 4 inches, 2 inches, and 1 inch for the last side?
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Question 323525: Can a triangle have sides with lengths of 4 inches, 2 inches, and 1 inch for the last side?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No.
Cut some straws or strings to see why not.
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