Question
Is it possible to construct a triangle with lengths of its sides as given below? Give reason for your answer.
8cm, 7cm, 4cm
8cm, 7cm, 4cm
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Answer
Yes, because the sum of two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side.
7 + 4 > 8; 8 + 7 > 4; 8 + 4 > 7
7 + 4 > 8; 8 + 7 > 4; 8 + 4 > 7
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