Use the Triangle Inequality Theorem (see picture above) to solve this problem.

Question

Two sides of a triangle measure 11 and 3. Identify the side measure that would NOT create a triangle.

(1 point)
Responses

7
7

9
9

12

Answer 1

12

The side measure of 12 would not create a triangle because it violates the Triangle Inequality Theorem, which states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side. In this case, 11 + 3 = 14, which is less than 12.