Question

use the image to answer the question. the diagram shows the distance between your house, the bank, and the farmers market. you need to stop at the bank before going to the farmers market. given the information in the diagram, identify which statement is true. (1 point) the distance from your house to the bank, and then to the farmers market is 8 miles. the distance from your house to the bank, and then the farmers market is less than 5 miles. the distance from your house to the bank, and then the farmers market is equal to 5 miles. the distance from your house to the bank, and then the farmers market is greater than 5 miles.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall triangle - inequality theorem

In a triangle, the sum of the lengths of any two sides is greater than the length of the third side.

Step2: Analyze the given triangle

The distance from the house to the farmer's market is 5 miles. The path from the house to the bank and then to the farmer's market is the sum of two - side lengths of the triangle.

Answer:

The distance from your house to the bank, and then the farmer's market is greater than 5 miles.