To determine whether the side lengths of 6 cm, 8 cm, and 10 cm can form a triangle, we can use the triangle inequality theorem. This theorem states that for any three side lengths \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\) to form a triangle, the following conditions must be met:
- \(a + b > c\)
- \(a + c > b\)
- \(b + c > a\)
Now, let's apply these conditions to the given side lengths:
- Let \(a = 6\), \(b = 8\), and \(c = 10\).
- \(6 + 8 > 10\) --> \(14 > 10\) (true)
- \(6 + 10 > 8\) --> \(16 > 8\) (true)
- \(8 + 10 > 6\) --> \(18 > 6\) (true)
All three conditions are satisfied. Therefore, these side lengths will indeed form a triangle.
The correct response would be: "They will form a triangle because the sum of any two of the side lengths is greater than the length of the third side."