the segments shown below could form a triangle ac=9. cb=8. ba=17

The lengths of sides of a triangle have to satisfy the triangle inequality, which states that the sum of the two shorter sides must exceed the length of the third side.

Here 9+8=17 (not greater), so these segments do not form a triangle.

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sheenuvt12 sheenuvt12 · Answer 2 · 2022-07-27T07:41:56+02:00

No, the triangle can not form.

What is Triangle inequality?

The sum of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the third side.

Given:

ac=9. cb=8. ba=17

The question is attached below.

We know each triangle satisfy the triangle inequality which state that the sum of the two shorter sides must exceed the length of the third side.

But ,9+8=17 which equal to the third side .

So, these segments do not form a triangle.

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