Question 621281: Which set of numbers may represent the lengths of the sides of a traingle?
(1) {1,3,4}
(2) {4,4,9}
(3) {5,7,9}
(4) {8,5,3}
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Which set of numbers may represent the lengths of the sides of a traingle?
(1) {1,3,4}
(2) {4,4,9}
(3) {5,7,9}
(4) {8,5,3}
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Compare the long side to the 2 short sides
If the long side > the sum, it's not a triangle
If the long side < the difference, it's not a triangle
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