Question

The lengths of three segments are given for constructing a triangle. Say whether a triangle with these sides can be drawn. Give the reason for your answer. 17 cm, 7 cm, 8 cm

Answer 1

Answer:

using the triangle inequality property (which says that the sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater the the length of the third side)

17+7=24>8

17+8=25>7

7+8=15<17

since, the triangle inequality property doesn't apply isn't true for all 3 cases, a triangle of measure of its sides as 17cm, 7cm and 8cm cannot be drawn