The lengths of 3 line segments are given. 2 in., 3 in., 5 in. Which statement is true about these three line segments?

A these line segments can form a triangle, because each side of the triangle can be different size

B these line segments can form a triangle, because the longest side of the triangle is exactly 5 inches long

C These line segments cannot form a triangle, because at least two sides of the triangle must be the same length

D these line segments cannot form a triangle, because the longest side of the triangle has to be shorter than 5 inches

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Camilla Wu

Mathematics

5 May, 00:10

The lengths of 3 line segments are given. 2 in., 3 in., 5 in. Which statement is true about these three line segments?

A these line segments can form a triangle, because each side of the triangle can be different size

B these line segments can form a triangle, because the longest side of the triangle is exactly 5 inches long

C These line segments cannot form a triangle, because at least two sides of the triangle must be the same length

D these line segments cannot form a triangle, because the longest side of the triangle has to be shorter than 5 inches

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Roland White · Answer 1

Answer: D

Step-by-step explanation:

For a triangle to be built, the two shorter lines have to add up to more than the longest side. Otherwise, when you put them together, it just forms a straight line.

Gabrielle · Answer 2

c

Step-by-step explanation:

i tried make the triangle but still couldnt