SOLUTION: Is it possible to have a triangle with sides 9, 14, and 24?

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Question 610197: Is it possible to have a triangle with sides 9, 14, and 24?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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No it is not possible. Here's why:

The first two side lengths 9 and 14 add to 9+14 = 23, but this is not larger than the third side length of 24. So this shows us that a triangle is not possible.