Since 3 < 5 < 9 and 3 + 5 = 8, which is less than 9, Pam cannot draw a triangle with side lengths 3 centimeters, 5 centimeters, and 9 centimeters. This is because the triangle inequality theorem states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the remaining side. In this case, the longest side (9 cm) is equal to the sum of the other two sides (3 cm and 5 cm), which does not satisfy the condition for forming a triangle.
Pam was told to draw a triangle with side lengths 3 centimeters, 5 centimeters, and 9 centimeters.
Complete the paragraph.
Since 3<5<9 and
, Pam
draw a triangle with side lengths 3 centimeters, 5 centimeters, and 9 centimeters.
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