1.
Is it possible to draw a triangle with sides measuring 13, 21, and 39? Explain
A.
No; 13 is less than 21 + 39.
B.
Yes; the sides of the triangle are not all the same lengths.
C.
No; 39 is greater than 13 + 21.
D.
Yes; 13 + 21 is less than 39.
Hint
2.
If the measures of two sides of a triangle are 3 and 1, between what two numbers must the measure of the third side fall?
A.
1 and 7
B.
2 and 4
C.
2 and 5
D.
1 and 3
Hint
3.
Marty has a piece of rope with exactly 7 knots tied at equal intervals as shown. Using the rope, he wants to make triangles so that each vertex of the triangle occurs at a knot. How many different triangles can Marty make?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Hint
4.
If 15 and 20 are the lengths of two sides of a triangle, between what two numbers must the measure of the third side fall?
A.
5 and 35
B.
15 and 20
C.
10 and 25
D.
10 and 35
Hint
5.
If 28 and 49 are the lengths of two sides of a triangle, between what two numbers must the measure of the third side fall?
A.
31 and 67
B.
10 and 60
C.
21 and 77
D.
28 and 49
Hint