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

8 cm and 9 cm

Explanation:

x + y > 13

5 + 8 = 13

6 + 7 = 13

7 + 2 = 9

8 + 9 = 17

The last response is correct since they are greater than 13 cm