SOLUTION: 2 centimeters and 5 centimeters two sides of a triangle are given. Describe the possible lengths of the third side.

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Question 127389: 2 centimeters and 5 centimeters
two sides of a triangle are given. Describe the possible lengths of the third side.
Answer by scott8148(5891) About Me  (Show Source):
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if the third side is not greater than 3 cm, then the triangle isn't complete

similarly; if the third side is not less than 7 cm, the triangle isn't complete