Question

Which of the following could be the lengths of the sides of a triangle?

A. 1, 3, and 4 units
B. 2, 3, and 6 units
C. 4, 4.5, and 5 units
D. 3.5, 4.5, and 8 units

This is on my STAAR packet for extra credit so please help ASAP!!!!!

Answer 1

Not A, you can make a straight line
Not B, 2+3 is shorter than 6
no problem with 4, 4.5 and 5
D is exactly the same problem as A, straight line

Answer 2

So, it's C, right?

Answer 3

Well, of course it is up to you. That just happens to be my pick.
Get a compass and ruler and try to draw them all :)

Answer 4

Ok, thanks for your help!