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28) choose the correct answer. 1. 3in 2. 1.5in 3. 4in the set of line s…

Question

  1. choose the correct answer.

1.
3in
2.
1.5in
3.
4in
the set of line segments ____meet the requirements to form a triangle.
○ does not
○ does

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Triangle Inequality

For three lengths \(a\), \(b\), \(c\) to form a triangle, the sum of any two sides must be greater than the third side. Let \(a = 3\) in, \(b = 1.5\) in, \(c = 4\) in.

Step2: Check \(a + b > c\)

Calculate \(3 + 1.5 = 4.5\). Since \(4.5 > 4\), this holds.

Step3: Check \(a + c > b\)

Calculate \(3 + 4 = 7\). Since \(7 > 1.5\), this holds.

Step4: Check \(b + c > a\)

Calculate \(1.5 + 4 = 5.5\). Since \(5.5 > 3\), this holds.
All three triangle inequalities are satisfied.

Answer:

does