SOLUTION: Would it be possible to have a triangle with sides measureing 10in, 12in and 23in? Why?

Question 556942: Would it be possible to have a triangle with sides measureing 10in, 12in and 23in? Why?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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nope not possible because the 2 sides would not reach the endpoints of the longest side the hypotnuse at 23 is bigger then the combined length of the other two sides at 22 so even if it were paralel it still wouldnt reach the endpoints
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