The side lengths of 10,10, and 2 are given. Ana says you can make a triangle with these side lengths. Jim says you cannot make a triangle with these segments. Who is correct and why.

A) They are both correct. It depends on the position of the segments.
B) Ana is correct because 2 + 10 is greater than 10
C) Jim is correct because 2+ 10 is not less than 10
D) There is not enough info to determine who is correct

Please explain why the answer you choose is correct Thank you!

Respuesta :

B) Ana is correct because 2 + 10 is greater than 10

if it were less than 10 then the last length would not be long enough to reach to the other side


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