A.
Since 3 yd + 8 yd < 13 yd, a triangle cannot be formed.
Steve has three steel beams. Beam A is 3 yards long, beam B is 8 yards long, and beam C is 13 yards long. If the full length of each beam is used, can the three steel beams be placed together to form a triangle?
A.
Since 3 yd + 8 yd < 13 yd, a triangle cannot be formed.
B.
Since 13 yd - 3 yd < 8 yd, a triangle cannot be formed.
C.
Since 13 yd - 8 yd > 3 yd, a triangle can be formed.
D.
Since 3 yd + 8 yd < 13 yd, a triangle can be formed.
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