document.write( "Question 1200184: The following side lengths, in meters, were given to a carpenter to build a front porch with a triangular design. The carpenter needs to determine which set of lengths will make a triangle to be able to use it in his design.
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\n" ); document.write( "Part A. Which of the options would create a triangle for his design?
\n" ); document.write( "Part B. The homeowner would like the porch to be in the shape of a right triangle. Will the carpenter be able to use any of the given options?
\n" ); document.write( "Part C. For any option that does not form a triangle, what side length could be changed to
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