Determine if each set of side lengths could be used to create a triangle. *Explain your reasoning.* a. 2 cm, 6 cm, 7 cm
b. 3 cm, 3 cm, 3 cm
c. 5 cm, 7 cm, 12 cm

lkmarus lkmarus    3   14.02.2022 07:20    3

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JorgeW5St JorgeW5St  14.02.2022 07:20

See below

Step-by-step explanation:

By the Triangle Inequality Theorem, if given side lengths a, b, and c, where c is the longest side, then a+b\geq c

Problem A

This set of side lengths creates a triangle since 2+6\geq7

Problem B

This set of side lengths creates a triangle since 3+3\geq 3, which is known as  an equilateral triangle since all of its side lengths are equal to each other

Problem C

This set of side lengths creates a triangle since 5+7\geq 12

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