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A triangle can be formed with side lengths 3 in, 5 in, and 9 in.

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Yes, it would be a scalene triangle. This can happen.

User Meavo
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The Triangle sides have to be greater than c.

a+b > c

With the given inches, substitute it into the equations:

a = 3 in

b = 5 in

c = 9 in

3 + 5 > 9

Solve.

9 > 9

This is False since because a + b is not > c. a + b is equal to c.

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