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You tell me can A triangle can be formed with side lengths 4 in, 5 in, and 8 in.

yes

no

User Managu
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yes because the adding 4 and 8 would give you the max 12. Then to get the minimum you would subtract 8 and 4 getting 4. The numbers have to fall within that spectrum. They cannot be any more, less, or the exact numbers given.
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