SOLUTION: A triangle has two sides that have lengths of 16 centimeters and 28 centimeters. Which of the following lengths could not represent the length of the third side. A. 12 cm

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Question 188918: A triangle has two sides that have lengths of 16 centimeters and 28 centimeters. Which of the following lengths could not represent the length of the third side.

A. 12 cm
B. 26 cm
C. 33 cm
D. 40 cm
E. 43 cm



Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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A. 12
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because then the two smallest sides would be 12+16=28....the same as the third side...