Triangle Inequality Investigation

Move the sliders to adjust the lengths of the sides. Is it possible to make a triangle by moving C on top of C'?

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What are the lengths of sides that allow you to form a triangle?
What lengths do not allow you to make a triangle?
What would be a general rule?


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