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 (1, 2, 3) B (3, 4, 5)

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Question 482643: 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 (1, 2, 3)
B (3, 4, 5)
C (1, 10, 100)
D (1, 2, 5)
E (1, 3, 4)
F (1, 20, 100)

Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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By the angle inequality theorem,the sum of any two sides of a triangle must exceed the third side.
The only set that fits the criteria is B.
Cleomenius.