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Is it possible to form a traingle using segments (8ft,9ft,11ft)? Explain your reasoning.

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if a, b, c are the lengths of the legs of a rithg triangle and c>a and c>b then
c<a+b to form a triangle

8,9,11
11 is longest
11<8+9
11<17
true
you can form a triangle
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