Question

Can a triangle be formed with the side lengths of 3.8 in, 5.2 in, and 8.7 in?

Answer 1

No, a triangle cannot be formed with these side lengths because the sum of the two smaller sides must be greater than the longest side. In this case, 3.8 in + 5.2 in is less than 8.7 in, so a triangle cannot be formed.