Question

1. choose the correct answer.

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the set of line segments ____ meet the requirements to form a triangle.
does not
does

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Triangle Inequality

For three sides \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) (where \(a \geq b \geq c\)), the triangle inequality states \(b + c > a\).
Here, \(a = 6\) cm, \(b = 4\) cm, \(c = 3\) cm.

Step2: Check Inequality

Calculate \(b + c = 4 + 3 = 7\) cm.
Compare with \(a\): \(7 > 6\). Also check other inequalities ( \(a + b > c\) and \(a + c > b\) which are also true here). But wait, wait, no—wait, the lengths: 6, 4, 3. Wait, 3 + 4 = 7 > 6, 3 + 6 = 9 > 4, 4 + 6 = 10 > 3. Wait, but maybe I misread. Wait, no, the problem—wait, maybe the lengths are 6, 4, 3? Wait, no, maybe the third segment is 3? Wait, the user's image: first is 6 cm, second 4 cm, third 3 cm? Wait, no, maybe the third is 3? Wait, let's recheck. Wait, triangle inequality: sum of any two sides must be greater than the third. So 3 + 4 = 7 > 6; 3 + 6 = 9 > 4; 4 + 6 = 10 > 3. So they do? Wait, but maybe the third segment is 3? Wait, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, no—wait, the options: "does not" or "does". Wait, wait, maybe the third length is 3? Wait, 3 + 4 = 7 > 6, so yes? Wait, no, wait, maybe the third is 3? Wait, maybe the original problem has a typo? Wait, no, let's check again. Wait, 3, 4, 6: 3 + 4 > 6 (7 > 6: yes), 3 + 6 > 4 (9 > 4: yes), 4 + 6 > 3 (10 > 3: yes). So they do meet? Wait, but maybe the third segment is 3? Wait, maybe I misread the third length. Wait, the user's image: third is 3 cm? So 3, 4, 6. So the answer should be "does"? Wait, no, wait, maybe the third is 3? Wait, let's confirm triangle inequality. The sum of the two shorter sides must be greater than the longest side. The two shorter sides are 3 and 4, sum is 7, which is greater than 6 (the longest). So yes, they do meet. Wait, but maybe the problem is different? Wait, no, based on the lengths 6, 4, 3: they satisfy triangle inequality. Wait, but maybe the third length is 3? So the answer is "does". Wait, but let me check again. 3 + 4 > 6: 7 > 6: true. 3 + 6 > 4: 9 > 4: true. 4 + 6 > 3: 10 > 3: true. So the set does meet. Wait, but maybe I made a mistake. Wait, no, triangle inequality is satisfied. So the answer is "does".

Answer:

does