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Can the sides of a triangle have lengths 5, 14, and 19?
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Can the sides of a triangle have lengths 5, 14, and 19?

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Answer:

No

Explanation:

Add two sides together and see if it is greater than the third. (You have to do this with all possible combinations)

5 + 14 > 19

19 > 19

No, it isn't a triangle

14 + 19 > 5

23 > 5

19 + 5 > 14

24 > 14

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