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14 March, 11:18

Which set of three numbers could be the side lengths of a triangle?

A. 2, 4, 8

B. 3, 5, 7

C. 2, 4, 6

D. 3, 5, 9

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  1. 14 March, 13:24
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    For any triangle, the third side must be greater than difference of two sides and less than the sum.

    Let the third side be x.

    for 2, 4 x > 2, x < 6.

    8 does not fit in, so 2,4, 8 can't form triangle

    for 3, 5 x > 2, x < 8.

    7 does fit in, so 3,5, 7 can form a triangle.

    Testing the others in the same, doesn't form the sides of a triangle.

    So only set B 3,5,7 could be the side lengths of a triangle.
  2. 14 March, 14:16
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    B is the answer. The sum of two triangle legs should be more than the legth of the third.
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