SOLUTION: is a figure with side lenghts 5,5,10 a triangle?

Question 456342: is a figure with side lenghts 5,5,10 a triangle?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No. Cut pieces of string, or straws, and try it.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Is 5 + 5 > 10 ?

In order to make a triangle, any given side must be strictly less than the sum of the other two sides.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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