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  • 22-01-2019
  • Mathematics
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How many triangles can be constructed with sides measuring 14cm 8cm and 5cm
A.one
B.none
C.more than one

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  • 01-07-2019

Answer:

Option B none

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

The Triangle Inequality Theorem, states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third side

Applying the triangle inequality Theorem

1) 14+8 > 5

22 > 5 -----> is true

2) 8+5 > 14

13 > 14 ---> is not true

therefore

No triangles can be constructed with the given sides

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