Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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![#### Which of the following side lengths could form a triangle?
- [ ] 7, 7, 15
- [ ] 21, 24, 43
- [ ] 32, 35, 39
- [ ] 10, 21, 11
- [X] 16, 3, 8
**Explanation:**
To determine if three side lengths can form a triangle, you need to verify if they satisfy the triangle inequality theorem. This theorem states that for any three side lengths \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\):
1. \(a + b > c\)
2. \(a + c > b\)
3. \(b + c > a\)
You need to check the combinations provided to see which one fulfills these conditions. The correct one in the options provided is 16, 3, and 8.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F7245aef9-c798-4f68-8116-7b90c3c18a0a%2F4b9af8fe-658e-4bfa-aa74-f2ab84c7a194%2Fx47wsgv_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:#### Which of the following side lengths could form a triangle?
- [ ] 7, 7, 15
- [ ] 21, 24, 43
- [ ] 32, 35, 39
- [ ] 10, 21, 11
- [X] 16, 3, 8
**Explanation:**
To determine if three side lengths can form a triangle, you need to verify if they satisfy the triangle inequality theorem. This theorem states that for any three side lengths \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\):
1. \(a + b > c\)
2. \(a + c > b\)
3. \(b + c > a\)
You need to check the combinations provided to see which one fulfills these conditions. The correct one in the options provided is 16, 3, and 8.
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