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State if the three numbers can be the measures of the sides of a triangle.

9,8,5
Yes
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User Serg Chernata
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Answer:

Yes

9, 8 and 5 can be the measures of the sides of a triangle

Step-by-step explanation:

because

  • 9 < 8+5
  • 8 < 9+5
  • 5 < 9+8

All sides will reach each other

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