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Can you make a triangle with side lengths of 7, 8 , and 15?

AYes, because 7 + 8 is not less than 15

BYes, because 7 + 8 is not greater than 15

CNo, because 7 + 8 is not greater than 15

DNo, because 7 + 8 is not less than 15

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Note that 7 and 8 add up to 15.  If the third side were of length 15, all of the sides would be congruent with the same straight line, thus not really creating a triangle.  Given this reality, which of the above answers sounds most reasonable?

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