SOLUTION: If one side of a scalene triangle is 6 inches can we find it's perimeter? Why or why not

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Question 852412: If one side of a scalene triangle is 6 inches can we find it's perimeter? Why or why not
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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The other two sides could be many sizes. The only conditions are that all three sides must be different lengths, and the sum of any two side lengths must be greater than the length of the third side.


6, 5, 4 - the perimeter is 15


5, 6, 7 - the perimeter is 18