Question

How many triangles can you make with straws the lengths 2,1,2 inches

Answer 1

You can't make any triangle

Explanation:

we know that

The Triangle Inequality Theorem states that the sum of any 2 sides of a triangle must be greater than the measure of the third side.

so

In this problem

`2+1>2`

`3>2` -----> is not true

therefore

You can't make any triangle.