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Try to construct triangles using match sticks. Some are shown here. Can you make a triangle with 3 matchsticks? (Remember you have to use all the available matchsticks - Mathematics

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Try to construct triangles using match sticks. Some are shown here.

Can you make a triangle with 3 matchsticks?

(Remember you have to use all the available matchsticks in each case) Name the type of triangle in each case. If you cannot make a triangle, think of reasons for it.

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Solution

This is an acute angle triangle and it is possible with 3 matchsticks to make a triangle because sum of two sides is greater than third side.

 

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Chapter 5: Understanding Elementary Shapes - EXERCISE 5.6 [Page 77]

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NCERT Mathematics [English] Class 6
Chapter 5 Understanding Elementary Shapes
EXERCISE 5.6 | Q 4. (a) | Page 77
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