Question

Which of the following possibilities will form a triangle?

Question 4 options:

1)

Side = 15 cm, side = 6 cm, side = 8 cm

2)

Side = 15 cm, side = 6 cm, side = 9 cm

3)

Side = 16 cm, side = 9 cm, side = 6 cm

4)

Side = 16 cm, side = 9 cm, side = 8 cm

Answer 1

Option 4

Explanation:

The smaller sides must add up to be greater than the largest side so:

1) 6 + 8 < 15

1) No

2) 6 + 9 = 15

2) No

3) 9 + 6 < 16

3) No

4) 9 + 8 > 16

4) Yes