Is it possible to have a triangle with the following sides?
(i) 2 cm, 3 cm, 5 cm
(ii) 3 cm, 6 cm, 7 cm
(iii) 6 cm, 3 cm, 2 cm
(i) We know that,
In a triangle, the sum of the length of either two sides of the triangle is always greater than the third side
The given sides of triangle in this question are:
2 cm, 3 cm and 5 cm
Now, 2 + 3 + = 5 cm
5 cm = 5 cm
Hence,
The triangle is not possible as the sum of the length of either two sides of the triangle is not greater than the third side
(ii) We know that,
In a triangle, the sum of the length of either two sides of the triangle is always greater than the third side
The given sides of triangle in this question are:
3 cm, 6 cm and 7 cm
Now, 3 + 6 = 9 cm and 9 cm > 7 cm
6 + 7 = 13 cm and, 13 cm > 3 cm
3 + 7 = 10 cm and, 10 cm > 6 cm
Hence,
The triangle is possible as the sum of the length of either two sides of the triangle is greater than the third side
(iii) We know that,
In a triangle,
The sum of the length of either two sides of the triangle is always greater than the third side
Therefore,
The given sides of triangle in this question are:
6 cm, 3 cm and 2 cm
Now,
6 + 3 = 9 cm and 9 cm > 2 cm
3 + 2 = 5 cm But, 5 cm < 6 cm
Hence,
The triangle is not possible as the sum of the length of either two sides of the triangle is not greater than the third side