To check: if it possible to have a
Answer to Problem 10CE
No, it is not possible to have a triangle with sides equal to
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Sides of a triangle are equal to
The triangle inequality theorem explains that addition of any two sides of the triangle must greater in length than the third side.
Sides of a triangle are equal to
Sum of two sides
Third side
So,
As addition of any two sides of a triangle is not greater than the remaining side, it is not possible to have a triangle with such sides.
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