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Decide if a triangle is possible with the

lengths of sides given. Please help! DUE TODAY!! Big part of grade!

Decide if a triangle is possible with the lengths of sides given. Please help! DUE-example-1
User Luke B
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Answer:

yes, yes, no, yes, yes (x > 0)

Explanation:

the longest side must not be greater than the other 2 sides added up.

5 + 7 > 8 (yes)

10 + 3 > 11 (yes)

16 + 5 = 21 (no)

4 + 1.4 > 5 (yes)

3x + 4x > 5x (yes, x > 0)

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