SOLUTION: Each set of numbers below represents the lengths of three line segments. Which set represent line segments that could be connected to form a triangle? A (3, 5, 7) B (3, 4, 8)

Question 486571: Each set of numbers below represents the lengths of three line segments.
Which set represent line segments that could be connected to form a triangle?
A (3, 5, 7)
B (3, 4, 8)
C (1, 4, 6)
D (1, 3, 5)
E (5, 6, 11)
F (1, 10, 20)

Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A (3, 5, 7)
Because
For triangle sides a, b, c:

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