Question 812133
a = 3

b = 12

c = 8



Check to see if a + b > c is true


a + b > c


3 + 12 > 8


15 > 8


Since the inequality is true, we can move onto the next part.



Check to see if b + c > a is true


b + c > a


12 + 8 > 3


20 > 3


Since the inequality is true, we can move onto the next part.



Check to see if a + c > b is true


a + c > b


3 + 8 > 12


11 > 12


Since the inequality is false, you CANNOT construct a triangle with these lengths.


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Final Answer: you CANNOT construct a triangle with these lengths. These measures are NOT sides of a triangle.