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Can segments with lengths of 6, 7, and 9 form a triangle? Why or why not

User Ravi Bhojani
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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side or largest side. So, 7+6 = 13 which is greater than 9

User Hamlet Kraskian
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Answer:

Yes, triangle with sides 6, 7 ,9 can be formed.

Explanation:

The sum of any two sides of the triangle should be greater than the third side. If so, triangle can be formed.

6 + 7 = 13 > 9

7+ 9 = 16 > 6

6 +9 = 15 > 7

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