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1) Determine if the side lengths could form a

triangle. Use an inequality to prove your
answer.
29ft, 38ft, 9ft

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User Skitz
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Answer:

cannot form a triangle

Explanation:

The triangle inequality requires the sum of the shorter sides exceed the longest one.

9 + 29 > 38

38 > 38 . . . . . . . . FALSE — not a triangle

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User Thomas T
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