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Can a triangle be formed with side lengths 13, 7, and 5? Explain.

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Answer: The answer is no

Explanation:

this is because the two short side lengths, which is 5 and 7, they have to be added together, which is 12, and 12 is smaller than 13 (the largest side)

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Answer:

No, because 5 + 7 < 13

Explanation:

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