2007-02-07 18:26:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Only a degenerate triangle (i.e. a flat line: one angle of 180° and two angles of 0°).
If the two smaller sides add up to more than the longest side, a normal triangle can be formed. If they add up to the same as the longest side, only a degenerate triangle can be formed. If they add up to less than the longest side, no triangle can be formed.
2007-02-07 18:35:43 · answer #1 · answered by Scarlet Manuka 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO. to form a triangle the sum of length of 2 shorter sides must be greater than the length of the longest side.
so 4 + 3.5 <= 7.5; therefore the line segments cannot form a triangle.
2007-02-08 02:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by Johnny Handsome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is impossible to form a triangle when two consecutive sides equal the third in total length. It would form a single line 7.5 inches long
2007-02-08 02:37:53 · answer #3 · answered by William S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes... 2 check if it is possible, check if each segment is less than the sum of the other 2...
ex. 4... 4 is less than the sum of 3.5 and 7.5...
3.5 is also less than the sum of 4 and 7.5..
just do d same thing in 7.5
2007-02-08 02:36:42 · answer #4 · answered by Steph_kinse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-08 02:31:37 · answer #5 · answered by forgetfulpcspice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋