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Question

Use the diagram to complete the statement about the triangle inequality theorem.

If AB = 9, the diagram
A. represents
B. does not represent
the case of a degenerate triangle because
A. 4.25 + 4.75 < 9
B. 4.25 + 4.75 > 9
C. 4.25 + 4.75 = 9
The case of a degenerate triangle justifies the use of
A. non-strict
B. strict
inequality symbols in the triangle inequality theorem.

Answer 1

To complete the statement about the triangle inequality theorem using the given diagram where AB = 9:

If AB = 9, the diagram
**B. does not represent**
the case of a degenerate triangle because
**C. 4.25 + 4.75 = 9**
The case of a degenerate triangle justifies the use of
**A. non-strict**
inequality symbols in the triangle inequality theorem.