Question

Determine if the following side lengths could form a triangle. Prove your answer with an inequality 24,12,11

Answer 1

For any triple of side measures a, b, c. We use:

`a+b>c`

So, a = 11, b = 12 and c = 24

`\begin{gathered} 11+12>24 \\ 23>24 \end{gathered}`

23 is not greater than 24 therefore 24, 12,11 do not form a triangle.

Answer: No