1. The problem asks which set of side lengths will NOT form a triangle.
2. Recall the Triangle Inequality Theorem: For any triangle with sides $a$, $b$, and $c$, the sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the remaining side.
3. Check each set:
- A: 10, 20, 30
- $10 + 20 = 30$ which is NOT greater than 30, so this does NOT satisfy the triangle inequality.
- B: 6, 8, 10
- $6 + 8 = 14 > 10$, $6 + 10 = 16 > 8$, $8 + 10 = 18 > 6$ all true.
- C: 7, 14, 18
- $7 + 14 = 21 > 18$, $7 + 18 = 25 > 14$, $14 + 18 = 32 > 7$ all true.
- D: 9, 10, 9
- $9 + 10 = 19 > 9$, $9 + 9 = 18 > 10$, $10 + 9 = 19 > 9$ all true.
4. Only set A fails the triangle inequality.
Final answer: The set of side lengths that will NOT form a triangle is A. 10 cm, 20 cm, 30 cm.
Triangle Inequality 3B0Ade
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