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Can theese side lenths create a triangle 4 meters, 8 meters, 3 meters

User Alethia
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

In a triangle, one side length must be smaller than the other side lengths added together. We'll say R = 4, T = 8, and S = 3.

R + T > S

R + S < T

T + S > R

Since side R + side S is not greater than side T, those three side lengths don't create a triangle.

User Kendra
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

Pythagorean Theory - a^2 + b^2 = c^2

The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side. These side lengths do not make a right triangle.

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