SOLUTION: Is it possible for a triangle to have sides with lengths 7 cm, 5 cm, and 11 cm? Explain your answer.

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Question 289240: Is it possible for a triangle to have sides with lengths 7 cm, 5 cm, and 11 cm? Explain your answer.
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes.
The sum of length any two sides of a triangle must exceed the length of the remaining side.
5+7 > 12
5+11> 7
7+11 > 5
Since all three are true, then a triangle with those length sides exists.