SOLUTION: is it possible to have a triangle with side of 4,5 and 10?

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Question 544435: is it possible to have a triangle with side of 4,5 and 10?

Answer by fcabanski(1391)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In a triangle the sum of any two sides must be greater than the third side. 4+5=9 which is less than 10. This cannot be a triangle.

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