SOLUTION: Which set of numbers can represent the lengths of the sides of a triangle? 1.) {3,5,7} 2.) {1,2,3} 3.) {3,9,14} 4.) {4,4,8}

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Question 843293: Which set of numbers can represent the lengths of the sides of a triangle?
1.) {3,5,7}
2.) {1,2,3}
3.) {3,9,14}
4.) {4,4,8}

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Add the two shortest sides. If the sum is strictly greater than the third side, then yes. Otherwise, no.