SOLUTION: Gi ven the numbers as measurments of the sides of a triangle, Can the triangle exist and explain, A. 8,10,20 B. 16,18,25 C.7,7,7

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Question 78260: Gi ven the numbers as measurments of the sides of a triangle, Can the triangle exist and explain,
A. 8,10,20
B. 16,18,25
C.7,7,7

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a triangle can exist as long as the sum of the two shorter sides is greater than the longest side ... otherwise, the triangle can't close

using this fact, A is not possible while B and C are

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