In order to form a triangle, the sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side. Let's check each possibility:
1. 27 inches: 12 + 16 > 27 (True)
2. 3 inches: 12 + 16 > 3 (True)
3. 28 inches: 12 + 16 > 28 (True)
4. 4 inches: 12 + 16 > 4 (True)
Since all four possibilities satisfy the condition, any of these lengths could be the length of the third piece of wood for Alisha to form a triangle.
Alisha wants to build a miniature bridge that will include a triangle made of wooden pieces. She has two wooden pieces, one of which measures 12 inches and the other of which measures 16 inches. Which could be the length of the third piece of wood in order for her to form a triangle?(1 point)
Responses
27 inches
3 inches
28 inches
4 inches
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