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How many triangles can be constructed with three sides measuring 11 meters, 16 meters, and 26 meters.

A) none
B) one
C) more than one

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Answer: One.

Explanation:

User Jeltok
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11 + 16 > 26
11 + 26 > 16
16 + 26 > 11
16 - 11 < 26
26 - 16 < 11
26 - 11 < 16

Since all the inequalities above are true, there is exactly one triangle with those side lengths.
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