Question

You’re given two side lengths of 3 centimeters and 5 centimeters. Which measurement can you use for the length of the third side to construct a valid triangle?

8 centimeters
6 centimeters
4 centimeters
10 centimeters
2 centimeters

Answer 1

6 centimeters and 4 centimeters

Explanation:

According to the Triangle Inequality, the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle has to be greater than the third side. The answer choices that satisfy the Triangle Inequality is 6 centimeters and 4 centimeters.