Which of the following sets of numbers could be the lengths of the sides of a triangle?

A. 2, 4, 6

B. 4, 8, 2

C. 8, 3, 6

D. 12, 8, 3

Answer is C. 8, 3, 6

To answer this, you must know the Triangle Inequality Theorem.

The two shortest sides when added together, must be greater than the longest side.

A. 2 + 4 = 6 which can't work since it equals the longest side of 6

B. 4 + 2=6 The sum would be less than 8, which doesn't work

C. 6 + 3 = 9 the sum is greater than 8, which makes it a triangle

D. 3 + 8 = 11 11 is less than 12

I believe the answer is answer is C