Constructing Triangles

Front

What is the Triangle Inequality Theorem?

Back

The sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side.

Front

Which set of lengths does NOT form a triangle?

Back

2cm, 2cm, 4cm

Front

Does 6cm, 7cm, 13cm form a triangle?

Back

No

Front

Does 4cm, 5cm, 6cm form a triangle?

Back

Yes

Front

What is the minimum requirement for three lengths to form a triangle?

Back

The sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side.

Front

Is 100cm, 200cm, 300cm a triangle?

Back

No

Front

What is an example of a valid triangle side length set?

Back

6cm, 7cm, 8cm

Front

If two sides of a triangle are 5cm and 7cm, what is the maximum length of the third side?

Back

The maximum length is less than 12cm.

Front

If two sides of a triangle are 8cm and 10cm, what is the minimum length of the third side?

Back

The minimum length is greater than 2cm.

Front

What happens if the sum of two sides equals the third side?

Back

It does not form a triangle.