Question

Chang knows one side of a triangle is 13 cm. Which set of two sides is possible for the lengths of the other two

sides of this triangle?
5 cm and 8 cm
6 cm and 7 cm
7 cm and 2 cm
8 cm and 9 cm

Answer 1

This answer would b 8cm and 9cm because

Answer 2

8cm and 9cm

Explanation:

The other sides are not greater than 13.

A: 5 + 8 = 13

B: 6 + 7 = 13

C: 7 + 2 = 9

However, D is greater than 13 and is the correct answer.

D: 8 + 8 = 16.