Question

tow sides of a triangle are length 5 cm and 1.5cm . the length of the third side of the triangle cannot be:
a. 3.6 cm
b. 4.1cm
c. 3.8cm
d. 3.4cm​

Answer 1

Answer:

a)3.4 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

3rd side of a Triangle should always be greater than the difference between the other 2 sides

So, 5 - 1.5 = 3.5

Therefore, the side should be more than 3.5cm ,

so , 3.4cm is not

Answer 2

Answer:

D option (3.4 cm) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Difference between the two sides of a traingle should be greater than the third side.

5-1.5 = 3.5 cm

Therefore the smallest side will ve atleast 3.5 cm