SOLUTION: A triangle has two sides that measure 4 ft and 3 ft. Which could be the measure of the third side? A. 5 ft B. 7 ft C. 10 ft D. 12 ft A triangle has two sides that meas

Question 732180: A triangle has two sides that measure 4 ft and 3 ft. Which could be the measure of the third side?
A. 5 ft
B. 7 ft
C. 10 ft
D. 12 ft

A triangle has two sides that measure 12 meters and 3 meters. Which could be the measure of the third side?
A. 17 m
B. 15 m
C. 10 m
D. 9 m
Found 2 solutions by lynnlo, stanbon:
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(1)b
(2)b
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A triangle has two sides that measure 4 ft and 3 ft. Which could be the measure of the third side?
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4-3 < 3rd side < 4+3
1 < 3rd side < 7
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Ans: A
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A. 5 ft
B. 7 ft
C. 10 ft
D. 12 ft
A triangle has two sides that measure 12 meters and 3 meters. Which could be the measure of the third side?
12-3 < 3rd side < 12+3
Ans: C
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A. 17 m
B. 15 m
C. 10 m
D. 9 m
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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