Question

27)

Given the following three measures of angles or sides, determine if it is possible to construct a unique triangle, more than one triangle, or no triangle.

sides 5 inches, 8 inches, and 15 inches
A) no triangle
B) a unique triangle
C) more than one triangle
D) the answer cannot be determined

Answer 1

A). No triangle.

Explanation:

In order to construct a triangle the sum of any 2 sides must be greater than the third side.

Here 5 + 8 ( =13) is less than the 3rd side, which has a length of 15.