Question

Based on the given segment lengths, determine whether the segments can form a triangle.

Answer 1

For 3 sides to form a triangle two sides added together need to be greater then the 3rd side. You need to check all 3 combinations:

1. 11.5 + 10.5 = 22, 22> 6.1

11.5 + 6.1 = 17.6 17.6 > 10.5

10.5 + 6.1 = 16.6, 16.6 > 11.5

This one can make a triangle.

2. 9.5 + 3.5 > 4.5

9.5 + 4.5 > 3.5

4.5 + 3.5 < 9.5

Cannot make a triangle.

3. 8 + 6.7 > 1

6.7 + 1 < 8

Cannot make a triangle.

4. Can make a triangle

5. Can

6. Can