SOLUTION: A triangle has sides a = 5, b = 5, c = 15, determine the three angles.

Question 977600: A triangle has sides a = 5, b = 5, c = 15, determine the three angles.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

You assert that a triangle exists that has sides measuring 5, 5, and 15. According to the triangle inequality, the sum of the measures of any two sides of a triangle must be strictly greater than the measure of the third side if a triangle exists. Since 5 + 5 = 10 < 15, no triangle exists.

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