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Can a triangle be formed with side lengths 5, 6, 12? Explain.

No, because 5 + 6 < 12
Yes, because 5 + 6 > 12
No, because 12 − 6 < 6
Yes, because 12 − 6 < 5

User Atomkirk
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Answer:

No, because
5+6<12

Explanation:

The side lengths do not satisfy the triangle inequality.

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