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Question 550618: is it possible to construct a triangle with lengths of 7ft,12ft,and 20ft?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
is it possible to construct a triangle with lengths of 7ft,12ft,and 20ft?
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No.
It's instructive to cut some straws or strings and see why not.
Make them inches or cm, not feet, if you have limited space.

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