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2, 2, 3 can be lengths of the sides of a triangle. true or false

User U Rock
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Answer:

True

Explanation:

The sides a=2, b=2, c=3 of a triangle must obey the conditions:

a>0 ok

b>0 ok

c>0 ok

a+b>c (2+2 > 3) ok

b+c >a (2+3 > 2) ok

c+a >b (3+2 > 2) ok

So 2,2,3 can be the sides of a triangle.

User Desreen
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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

The sum of any 2 sides of a triangle are greater than the 3rd side.

2,2,3 satisfies this condition.

User Sergio Escudero
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