Question

Chang knows one side of a triangle is 13 cm. Which set of two sides is possible for the lengths of the other two sides of this triangle?

Answer 1

Answer:

Choice D - 8cm and 9cm.

Explanation:

The other sides are not greater than 13.

A: 5 + 8 = 13

B: 6 + 7 = 13

C: 7 + 2 = 9

However, D is greater than 13 and is the correct answer.

D: 8 + 8 = 16.