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Three line segments have measures of 17 units, 11 units and 12 units. Will the 1 point

segments make a triangle? *
O No
O Yes

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1 vote

Answer:

No

Explanation:

Because the formula for finding the hypotenuse of a triangle is a^2+b^2=c2.

so it will be 11^2 + 12^2 = c^2

User Keenthinker
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

The smaller amounts (11 and 12) have to add to be equal to or greater than the larger amount (17).

Hope it helps!

User Jhbruhn
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