Question 4 (a)

Try to construct triangles using match sticks. Some are shown here. Can you make a triangle with:
3 matchsticks?

(Remember you have to use all the available matchsticks)
Name the type of triangle. If you cannot make a triangle, think of reasons for it.

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Solution

To make a triangle, the sum of any two sides must be greater than the third side.
The construction of an acute angle triangle is possible with 3 matchsticks as the length of two matchsticks will be more than the third one.

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Question 4 (a) Try to construct triangles using match sticks. Some are shown here. Can you make a triangle with: 3 matchsticks? (Remember you have to use all the available matchsticks) Name the type of triangle. If you cannot make a triangle, think of reasons for it.

To make a triangle, the sum of any two sides must be greater than the third side. The construction of an acute angle triangle is possible with 3 matchsticks as the length of two matchsticks will be more than the third one.

Question 4 (a)

Try to construct triangles using match sticks. Some are shown here. Can you make a triangle with:
3 matchsticks?

(Remember you have to use all the available matchsticks)
Name the type of triangle. If you cannot make a triangle, think of reasons for it.

To make a triangle, the sum of any two sides must be greater than the third side.
The construction of an acute angle triangle is possible with 3 matchsticks as the length of two matchsticks will be more than the third one.