Question

"Determine which three lengths cannot be the measure of the sides of a triangle. 2 m, 5 m, 6 m 8 m, 10 m, 17 m 5 m, 20 m, 22 m 4 m,15 m, 20 m"

Answer 1

None.

All the four given measurements can form a triangle.

Explanation:

Given;

first measurement, = 2m , 5m, 6m

second measurement, = 8m, 10m, 17m

third measurement, = 5m, 20m, 22m

fourth measurement, = 4m, 15m, 20m

For any of the three lengths to form a triangle, the sum of any two sides must be greater than the third side.

First measurement: 2m + 5m = 7m and 7m > 6m (can form a triangle)

Second measurement: 8m + 10m = 18m and 18m > 17m (can form a triangle)

Third measurement: 5m + 20m = 25m and 25m > 22m (can form a triangle)

Fourth measurement: 4m + 15m = 19m and 19m < 20m BUT

20 m + 15m = 35 m and 35 m > 4m (can form a triangle)

Therefore, all the four given measurements can form a triangle.