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

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Question 848791: Is there a triangle that has one side of length 4 inches, one side of length 2 inches, and one side of length 1 inch? Explain.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the sum of any two sides must be more than the third side
1+2 <4
so it can't be a triangle