Which set of side lengths or angle measures can be used to construct a triangle?

Question

A.
50 inches, 90 inches, 35 inches

B.
60 inches, 25 inches, 95 inches

C.
45°, 45°, 80°

D.
60°, 45°, 75°

Answer 1

The correct set of side lengths or angle measures that can be used to construct a triangle would be:

B. 60 inches, 25 inches, 95 inches

This set of lengths satisfies 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.