Javier is a graphic designer. He is asked to add a triangular-shaped piece of art to a magazine cover. The requirement for
the triangle includes sides with lengths 3 cm, 5 cm, and 9 cm. Can Javier draw a triangle with these dimensions?
A
yes, because the sum of the second and third sides (5 cm plus 9 cm) is greater than the first side (3 cm)
B. no, because the sum of the first two sides (3 cm plus 5 cm) is less than the third side (9 cm)
C. yes, because the sum of the first two sides (3 cm plus 5 cm) is less than the third side (9 cm)
D. no, because the sum of the second and third sides (5 cm plus 9 cm) is greater than the first side (3 cm)