Question

pam was told to draw a triangle with side lengths 3 centimeters, 5 centime centimeters.
complete the paragraph.
since 3 < 5 < 9 and
, pam cannot draw a triangle w lengths 3 centimeters, 5 c 3 + 5 < 9 9 centimeters.
5 + 9 > 3
3 + 9 > 5

Explanation:

Step1: Recall triangle inequality rule

The sum of any two sides of a valid triangle must be greater than the third side. For the largest side $9$, we check the sum of the other two sides.

Step2: Calculate sum of smaller sides

$3 + 5 = 8$

Step3: Compare sum to largest side

$8 < 9$, so $3 + 5 < 9$

Answer:

$3 + 5 < 9$