Answer:
The set of numbers 3 in, 4 in, and 5 in can form a triangle. a) is correct
Step-by-step explanation:
A triangle is possible to be drawn only if the sum of the lengths of any two sides is greater than the length of the third side.
a) Is correct.
Testing all the posible combinations: 3+4>5, 4+5>3, 3+5>4. True. Hence, Option a is the correct choice,
b) Is incorrect
Since 1+7>8 is false, this choice is not correct
c) Is incorrect
Since 3+5>9 is false, this choice is not correct