Question

Which set of numbers cannot represent the lengths of the sides of a triangle?

6, 8, 11


7, 5, 6


5, 4, 11


9, 12, 19

Answer 1

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Answer:

(c) 5, 4, 11

Explanation:

The sum of the two short sides must exceed the long side. That is not the case for ...

5 + 4 = 9 < 11

The lengths 5, 4, 11 cannot be a triangle.