Copy of Triangle Inequality Investigation
Move the sliders to adjust the lengths of the sides according to the questions. Answer the questions
Questions
1. Is a triangle possible if the slider is set to the lowest possible length? Why?
2. Keep c = 1 and move the other to have the length of 5. Is a Triangle possible? Prove it with the triangle.
3. Keep c = 1 and b = 5, move a to equal 7. Is a triangle possible? Why?
4. Create a triangle with a = 7. What are the other side lengths?
5. Make your own non triangle. What are the side lengths?
6. Make your own original triangle. What are the side lengths?