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A triangle can be formed with side lengths 4 in 5in and 9 in. True or false

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Answer:

False

Explanation:

The sum of 2 sides must be larger than the third one. (a+b>c)

4+5 = 9, the sum of the two sides is not larger than the third, so this triangle can not be formed

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