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Can the sides of a triangle have lengths 2, 7, and 8?

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

As long as any two numbers added are greater than the number not chosen they can make a triangle

2+7= 9 9 is greater than 8

8+2= 10 10 is greater than 7

7+8= 15 . 15 is greater than 2

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