Question

Evelyn brought 3 railroad ties to form the sides for a triangular flower bed. two of the railroad ties were 9 feet long and one was 15 feet long. determine if the design can be made. justify your response

Answer 1

To be a triangle, any two of the side lengths added together must be greater than the third length.

9+15 > 9

9+9 > 15

Therefore, yes, the design can be made.