Determine If the Side Lengths Create a Triangle

Determine if it is possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths. 7 yd, 8 yd, 16 yd

• yes

• no

Which set of 3 sides could create a triangle?

• 2, 3, 5

• 4, 9, 14

• 7, 8, 21

• 5, 6, 7

Two sides of a triangle are 7 and 12 inches. What is the range of the possible side length of the third side?

• 5 < x < 19

• 4 < x < 8.5

• 8< x < 11

• 4 < x < 20

Do the segment lengths 15, 12, and 9 form a right triangle?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Not enough information.

Two sides of a triangle are 8 and 8 inches. What is the range of the possible side length of the third side?

• 5 < x < 19

• 8 < x < 16

• 1 < x < 15

• 0 < x < 16

What type of triangle do these measurements make: 6, 9, 17

• acute

• right

• obtuse

• not a triangle

Determine if the lengths shown create an acute, obtuse, or right triangle.

• Acute

• Obtuse

• Right

Tekirah hits the ball to the short stop at position A. The short stop throws it to the second baseman at position B. The 2nd baseman throws it to the 1st baseman at position C. What type of triangle is formed?

• right

• acute

• obtuse

Which 3 lengths would in fact make a right triangle?

• 4, 3, 5

• 4, 3, 7

• 8, 5, 6

True or False: The 13, 12 and 5 units make a right triangle.

• True

• False