SOLUTION: How can you determine if a triangle can be formed when given three segment measures? (Ex: 1, 2, 4)

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Question 573521: How can you determine if a triangle can be formed when given three segment measures? (Ex: 1, 2, 4)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How can you determine if a triangle can be formed when given three segment measures? (Ex: 1, 2, 4)
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the sum of every pairs of sides must exceed the 3rd side.
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In your case 1 + 2 is not greater than 4 so you cannot form a triangle.
Cheers,
Stan H.