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Is it possible to draw a triangle whose sides measure a) 8, 9, and 10? b) 8, 9, and 17? c) 8, 9, and 18?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter3: Triangles

Section3.5: Inequalities In A Triangles

Problem 13E: Is it possible to draw a triangle whose sides measure a. 8, 9, and 10? b. 8, 9, and 17? c. 8, 9, and...

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