SOLUTION: is it possible to draw a triangle with sides of 4m,5m and 9m?
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Question 374504: is it possible to draw a triangle with sides of 4m,5m and 9m?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No it is not possible since the lengths 4 and 5 add to 9. If you draw a picture, you'll basically have the two lengths 4 and 5 and they will have to be lined up perfectly to get 9; however, this is NOT a triangle.
In general, a triangle with sides 'a', 'b' and 'c' is only possible if
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