SOLUTION: which set of numbers represents the lengths of the sides of triangle? (a) {5,13,18} (b) {7,16,24} (c) {6,17,22} (d) {8,15,26}

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Question 343825: which set of numbers represents the lengths of the sides of triangle?
(a) {5,13,18}
(b) {7,16,24}
(c) {6,17,22}
(d) {8,15,26}

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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For each answer, add the two smallest numbers. If the sum is LARGER than the largest number, then you have a possible triangle. If smaller or the same, then no triangle.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it