Answer:
C) 2, 7, 6 can form a triangle.
Explanation:
Triangle Inequality Theorem
The triangle inequality theorem states that the sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third side.
To determine which group of given side measures will form a triangle, sum each pair of sides and compare to the third side. If all three inequalities are true, the group will form a triangle.
Given side lengths: 9, 4, 3
⇒ 9 + 4 > 3
⇒ 9 + 3 > 4
⇒ 4 + 3
9
Therefore, this group cannot form a triangle.
Given side lengths: 8, 1, 7
⇒ 8 + 1 > 7
⇒ 8 + 7 > 1
⇒ 1 + 7
8
Therefore, this group cannot form a triangle.
Given side lengths: 2, 7, 6
⇒ 2 + 7 > 6
⇒ 2 + 6 > 7
⇒ 7 + 6 > 2
Therefore, this group can form a triangle.
Given side lengths: 12, 10, 22
⇒ 12 + 10
22
⇒ 12 + 22 > 10
⇒ 10 + 22 > 12
Therefore, this group cannot form a triangle.