Could Segments Form a Triangle?

You are given the lengths of three segments and asked to arrange the segments so that they form a triangle. ... The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side. This Theorem is called the Triangle Inequality Theorem. If these inequalities are NOT true, you will not have a triangle!

Do the segments form a triangle?

If the length of any one side is greater than the sum of the length of the other two, the line segments cannot be used to create a triangle. It is possible to create a triangle using 3 line segments if the sum of the lengths of any two line segments is greater than the length of the third.

Could the segments 9 7 and 16 form a triangle?

Add any two sides and see if it is greater than the other side. The sum of 7 and 9 is 16 and 16 is greater than 13 . ... This set of side lengths satisfies the Triangle Inequality Theorem. These lengths do form a triangle.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.