Question

Determine whether the set of lengths could form a triangle.
5, 2, and 3.

Answer 1

No, the set of lengths - 5, 2 and 3 will not form a triangle.

Explanation:

As we know,

The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

`5 + 2 > 3`

`3 + 5 > 2`

`2 + 3 = 5`

Therefore,

it does not satisfy the statement.

Answer 2

Determine whether the set of lengths could form a triangle 5, 2 and 3. No it can not form a triangle.

Explanation:

5 + 2 is greater than 3. 5 + 3 is greater than 2. 3 + 2 is not greater than 5