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Which inequality explains why these three segments cannot be used to construct a triangle? EF + FD > DE ED + EF < DF ED + EF > DF EF + FD < DE

Verified Answer :

leon19

ΔThe Answer is B).ED + EF < DFΔ

we know that

The Triangle Inequality Theorem states that the sum of any \(2\) sides of a triangle must be greater than the measure of the third side

in this problem

we have the segments EF, FD and DE

to construct a triangle three inequalities must be met

case 1)

\(EF+FD > DE\)

case 2)

\(FD+DE > EF\)

case 3)

\(EF+DE > FD\)

therefore

the answer is

ED + EF < DF

EF + FD < DE