Question

Apply the Triangle Inequality Theorem to determine whether sides with lengths of 3 inches, 4 inches, and 9 inches form a triangle.(1 point)
Responses

Yes, because 3+4
is less than 9.
Yes, because 3 plus 4 is less than 9.

Yes, because the sum of any two sides is less than the third side.
Yes, because the sum of any two sides is less than the third side.

No, because 3+4
is less than 9.
No, because 3 plus 4 is less than 9.

Yes, the majority of the conditions are met.

Answer 1

No, because 3 + 4 = 7 which is less than 9, so the triangle inequality fails.