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Question
The length of the three segments is given for constructing a triangle. Say whether a triangle with these sides can be drawn. Give the reason for your answer.
8.4 cm, 16.4 cm, 4.9 cm
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Solution
8.4 cm, 16.4 cm, 4.9 cm
Here, 16.4 > 8.4 + 4.9 or 16.4 > 13.3
In any triangle, the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the third side.
Therefore, the triangle is not possible.
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