Try to construct triangles using match sticks. Can you make a triangle with
(a) 3 matchsticks?
(b) 4 matchsticks?
(c) 5 matchsticks?
(d) 6 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.
Answer (a)
Yes, we can make a triangle using 3 match sticks. Triangle formed is equilateral.
Answer (b)
No, we cannot make a triangle using 4 match sticks. We cannot make a triangle using 4 match sticks because in a triangle sum of any two sides is always greater than the 3rd side.
Answer (c)
Yes, we can make a triangle using 5 match sticks. Triangle formed is isosceles.
Answer (d)
Yes, we can make a triangle using 6 match sticks. Triangle formed is equilateral.
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