SOLUTION: A triangle has the following measurements. What is a possible length for the third side?
GH = 19, HJ = 8, JG = ?
A.6
B.11
C.17
D.27
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Question 526162: A triangle has the following measurements. What is a possible length for the third side?
GH = 19, HJ = 8, JG = ?
A.6
B.11
C.17
D.27
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The 3rd side has to be greater than the difference of the other 2, and less than the sum of the other 2.
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