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Can a triangle be formed with the following measurements?: 4 m, 5.1 m, 12.5 m

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Answer:

no

Explanation:

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So in order for it to be a triangle the sum of the two shorter sides has to be greater than the longest side

4+5.1=9.1

9.1 is not greater than 12.5 therefore a triangle cannot be formed with the given measurement

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