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Which set of numbers does NOT represent the lengths of the sides of a triangle? A.) (7,5,6)

B.) (9,12,19)
C.) (7,18,11)
D.) (6,8,11)

User Koyaga
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Answer: B and C

Explanation:

the triangle inequality theorem states that any 2 sides of a triangle must be greater than the measure of the third side. now with this rule, let's apply it to all options!

option a:

7 + 5 > 6 .. yes!

6+ 7 > 5 .. yes!

5 + 6 > 7 .. yes!

option b:

9 + 12 > 19 .. yes!

12 + 19 > 9 .. no!

19 + 9 > 12 .. no!

option c:

7 + 11 > 18 .. no!

11 + 18 > 7 .. no!

18 + 7 > 11 .. yes!

option d:

6 + 8 > 11 .. yes!

8 + 11 > 6 .. yes!

11 + 6 > 8 .. yes!

i did this topic years ago so please let me know if there are any mistakes! hope this helped, and good luck! ◝(ᵔᵕᵔ)◜

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