Iliana claims that she can construct a triangle from a 12-inch rod, a 36-inch rod, and a 39.4-inch rod. which statement explains whether she is correct? iliana cannot construct a triangle because the sum of the two smaller sides will not be greater than the third side. iliana cannot construct a triangle because the ruler is not long enough to connect the longer sticks. iliana will be able to construct a triangle because the sum of any two sides is greater than the third side. iliana will be able to construct a triangle because the sum of any two sides is less than the third side.