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Triangles Homework

Use the Triangle Inequality Theorem to answer the following questions. Show all of your
work and write legibly (so that I can read it)!!!

1. Will the following combinations of side lengths create triangles? Why or why not?

a. 13, 5, and 6



b. 5, 5, and 5



c. 2, 7, and 6



2. Is it possible to make a 2 x 2 x 2 right triangle? Why or why not?



Challenge Questions:

3. The smallest two sides of a triangle have measures 9 and 11. Find the range of lengths for
the third side of the triangle. (Hint: Set up an equation using an inequality symbol such as >,
<, , )




4. Is it possible to make an equilateral triangle with an obtuse? Why or why not?