SOLUTION: Mark is choosing wooden sticks to make a triangular shape for a project. He can choose from six different lengths. Which of the following combinations could Mark use to make the tr

Question 1109104: Mark is choosing wooden sticks to make a triangular shape for a project. He can choose from six different lengths. Which of the following combinations could Mark use to make the triangle.
A.) 4 in., 5 in., 11 in.
B.) 4 in., 5 in., 10 in.
C.) 5 in., 7 in., 11 in.
D.) 2 in., 7 in., 10 in.
Answer by addingup(3677) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In triangles, the sum of two sides must be greater than the third.
IS 4+5 greater than 11?
IS 4+5 greater than 10?
IS 5+7 greater than 11
IS 2+7 greater than 10?
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You answer the above and you will find your own answer, it will be the combination of numbers where the sum of the two shorter sides is greater than the length of the third.
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