Question

A student states that a triangle can be formed with side lengths 3 in, 5 in, and 9 in. Is the student correct? why, or why not? yes, because 3 + 5 < 9 yes, because 3 + 9 > 5 no, because 3 + 9 > 5 no, because 3 + 5 < 9.

Answer 1

no, because 3 + 5 < 9

Explanation:

given three sides of a triangle

For the sides to form a triangle the sum of any 2 must be greater than the third.

given sides 3, 5 and 9 , then

3 + 9 = 12 > 5

5 + 9 = 14 > 3

3 + 5 = 8 < 9

the 3 sides do not form a triangle since 3 + 5 < 9