SOLUTION: is there a triangle that has one side of length 4 inches, one side of length of 2 inches, and one side of length 1 inch? explain.

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Question 837511: is there a triangle that has one side of length 4 inches, one side of length of 2 inches, and one side of length 1 inch? explain.
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Nope, this violates the triangle inequality (1+2 < 4).