Determine if each set of side lengths could be used to create a triangle. *Explain your reasoning.*
a. 2 cm, 6 cm, 7 cm
b. 3 cm, 3 cm, 3 cm
c. 5 cm, 7 cm, 12 cm

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Step-by-step explanation:

By the Triangle Inequality Theorem, if given side lengths [tex]a[/tex], [tex]b[/tex], and [tex]c[/tex], where [tex]c[/tex] is the longest side, then [tex]a+b\geq c[/tex]

Problem A

This set of side lengths creates a triangle since [tex]2+6\geq7[/tex]

Problem B

This set of side lengths creates a triangle since [tex]3+3\geq 3[/tex], which is known as  an equilateral triangle since all of its side lengths are equal to each other

Problem C

This set of side lengths creates a triangle since [tex]5+7\geq 12[/tex]