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sides of a triangle

by Xbond » Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:34 am
Hi there,

I would like to know the simplest process to resolve this PS. Explanation is requested.

If two sides of a triangle have lengths 2 and 5, which of the following could be the perimeter of the triangle.
I. 9
II. 15
III. 19

a) None

b)I only

c)II only

d)II and III only

e)I,II, and III
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by tohellandback » Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:59 am
should be A- None
sum of any two side in the triangle> third side

I. 9- means 3rd side is 2. 2+2 not >5
II. 15- means third side is 8. 2+5not >8
III. 19 - obviously not
The powers of two are bloody impolite!!
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by Xbond » Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:22 am
many thks guy

OA is A
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