SOLUTION: the lengths of a triangle are 3 inches and 8 inches. Find the range of possible lengths for the third side, s.

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Question 532385: the lengths of a triangle are 3 inches and 8 inches. Find the range of possible lengths for the third side, s.
Answer by stanbon(57377) About Me  (Show Source):
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the lengths of a triangle are 3 inches and 8 inches. Find the range of possible lengths for the third side, s.
s < 3+8
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s > 8-3
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Cheers,
Stan H.