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Question
Try to construct triangles using match sticks. Some are shown here.
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Can you make a triangle with 4 matchsticks?
(Remember you have to use all the available matchsticks in each case) Name the type of triangle in each case. If you cannot make a triangle, think of reasons for it.
Solution
This is a square, hence with four matchsticks, we cannot make triangle.
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