Question

Apply the Triangle Inequality Theorem to determine the possible whole number measures of the third side of a triangle if the first two sides measure 2 and 6. List them in ascending order.(1 point)
Responses

5; 6; 7
5; 6; 7

8; 9; 10
8; 9; 10

11; 12; 13
11; 12; 13

0; 0; 1

Answer 1

Triangle inequality: |6 − 2| < third side < 6 + 2 → 4 < third side < 8.
Whole numbers satisfying this: 5, 6, 7.