Question

Two sides of a triangle measure 4 cm and 9 cm. Determine which of the following choices cannot be the measure of the third side.(1 point)
Responses

10 cm
10 cm

8 cm
8 cm

6 cm
6 cm

5 cm
Answered by Damon
RETHINK:
1) Third side = 10 cm: According to the triangle inequality theorem, the sum of the two given sides (4 cm and 9 cm) must be greater than the third side. However, the sum of 4 cm and 9 cm is 13 cm, which is greater than 10 cm. Therefore, the third side cannot be 10 cm.
Answered by Damon
It can be 10 and it can not be 5(straight line)
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