Mathematics
Is it possible to construct a triangle with lengths of its sides as 9 cm, 7 cm and 17 cm? Give reason for your answer.
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Answer
We know that sum of any two sides is greater than the third side.
Here,
9 cm + 7 cm = 16 cm, which is less than third side (i.e. 17 cm).
Hence, construction of triangle with sides 9 cm, 7 cm and 17 cm is not possible.
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