SOLUTION: Explain why it is not possible for a triangle to have legs of length 10,12, and 25?

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Question 481461: Explain why it is not possible for a triangle to have legs of length 10,12, and 25?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If you put the 10 and 12 pieces end-to-end, they can't reach both ends of the 25 piece.