Question

I need help on this math question.
A triangle can be formed with side lengths 4 in, 5 in, 8in.
A - True
B - False

Answer 1

false

Answer 2

thats true

Answer 3

which one is it?

Answer 4

bc you use the triangle inequality theorem
A+B>C
A+C>B
B+C>A

Answer 5

if the nubers fit all the things it works

Answer 6

ok! Thank you sooo much!!

Answer 7

yep

Answer 8

what are things

Answer 9

idk what you mean?

Answer 10

like all three equations

Answer 11

oh okay

Answer 12

can you give me an example

Answer 13

jprose is right,

Proof:
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=triangle+with+sides+4%2C5%2C8


it's a triangle, the question did not state it had to be a RIGHT triangle.

Answer 14

oh okay i get it now

Answer 15

thx @zimmah