SOLUTION: is a figure with side lenghts 5,5,10 a triangle?

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Question 456342: is a figure with side lenghts 5,5,10 a triangle?
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No. Cut pieces of string, or straws, and try it.

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is 5 + 5 > 10 ?

In order to make a triangle, any given side must be strictly less than the sum of the other two sides.


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