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Question
Can a triangle be formed with the following sides? If yes, name the type of triangle.
10 cm, 8 cm, 5 cm
Sum
Solution
10 cm, 8 cm, 5 cm.
Sum of two smaller sides = 8 cm + 5 cm
= 13 cm > 10 cm, third side
∴ Triangle can be formed
None of the sides is equal.
∴ Yes, it is a scalene triangle
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Chapter 4: Geometry - Exercise 4.1 [Page 66]
