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A set of line segments has the lengths, 4,10, and 12. Would the segments form a triangle?

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Answer:

Yes, the segments would form a triangle.

Step-by-step explanation

If the two shortest lengths are equal to or greater than the longest, it can form a triangle.

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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

Add any two sides and see if it is greater than the third for all three sides

4+10 > 12 true

10+12 > 4 true

12+4 > 10 true

Then the three sides form a triangle

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