Question

Determine if the side lengths given form a triangle. Justify your response. 6.4 mm, 12.9 mm, 14.2 mm

Answer 1

Yes, it does form a triangle

Explanation:

According to the first triangle inequality theorem, the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must add up to more than the length of the third side. This means that the given side lengths DO form a triangle. 6.4+12.9=19.3 which is more than 14.2.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation: Yes I think since if you add 12.4 and 6.4 your answer is more then 14.2 so yes it is possible