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Evelyn brought 3 railroad ties to form the sides for a triangular flower bed. two of the railroad ties were 9 feet long and one was 15 feet long. determine if the design can be made. justify your response

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To be a triangle, any two of the side lengths added together must be greater than the third length.

9+15 > 9

9+9 > 15

Therefore, yes, the design can be made.
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