SOLUTION: Multiple choice question: A triangle has sides that measure 11" and 7" What are the longest and shortest possible lengths for the third side?

SOLUTION: Multiple choice question: A triangle has sides that measure 11" and 7" What are the longest and shortest possible lengths for the third side? - It must be bigger than 18", and s

Question 313166: Multiple choice question: A triangle has sides that measure 11" and 7" What are the longest and shortest possible lengths for the third side?
- It must be bigger than 18", and smaller than 11"
- It must be bigger than 0", and smaller than 18"
- It must be smaller than 18", and larger than 4"
- It must be between 5" and 17"
Why is it the answer you choose?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

In order to have a triangle, the third side must be longer than the difference between the measures of the other two sides and shorter than the sum of the measures of the other two sides.

John

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