Determine whether the following side lengths could form a triangle. Show all of the work and explain in order.

1 yd, 2 yd, 4 yd

Try using the RACE Model to answer the question:

Restate the question. Turn the question into a statement.
Answer the question. Answer all the parts. Show all your work. Draw a picture.
Check your answer. Inverse operations. Show all your work.
Explain your reasoning. Use transitional phrases.