SOLUTION: With side lengths of 4, 5, and 7...what type of triangle is this?

Question 956269: With side lengths of 4, 5, and 7...what type of triangle is this?
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
S=short side=4 units; M=middle side=5 units; L=long side=7 units
S+M>L So it can be a triangle
If three sides are equal then it is an equilateral triangle.
If two sides are equal then it is an isosceles triangle.
If no sides are equal then it is a scalene triangle.
If then it is a right triangle.
If then it is an acute triangle.
If then it is an obtuse triangle.
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__ 41<49, no sides equal, so this is an obtuse triangle.
ANSWER: Since the triangle has no equal sides, it is an obtuse scalene triangle.
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