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Use the Triangle Inequality to determine if it is possible to draw a triangle with sides: 16 ft, 17 ft, 20 ft

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Answer:

It is possible.

Explanation:

Since the shorter two sides (16 and 17 feet) added together are greater than the longest side(20 feet) it meets the triangle inequality theorem

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