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Is it possible to construct a triangle with the given side lengths? If not, explain why not.
3, 6, 9

hintHint:

  • Triangle inequality theorem
  • According to this theorem, in any triangle, sum of two sides is greater than third side,
  • a < b + c
  • b < a + c
  • c < a + b

The correct answer is: No, it is not possible to construct triangle with this sides


    • Step-by-step explanation: 
    • Given:
    In triangle, sides are 3 cm, 6 cm and 9 cm.
    a = 3, b = 6, and c = 9.
    • Step 1:
    • First check validity.
    According to triangle inequality theorem,

    a < b + c,

     3 < 6 + 9

    3 < 15, True

     b < a + c,

    6 < 3 + 9,

     6 < 12, True

    c < a + b,

    9 < 3 + 6

    9 < 9, false
    As sides of triangle does not satisfy triangle inequality theorem.
    Hence, triangle cannot be constructed with this sides.

    • Final Answer: 
    No, it is not possible to construct triangle with this sides.

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