SOLUTION: A triangle has side lengths of 12 inches and 20 inches. Which of these could be the length of the third side?

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Question 81860: A triangle has side lengths of 12 inches and 20 inches. Which of these could be the length of the third side?
Answer by Nate(3495) About Me  (Show Source):
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Difference < 3rd side < Addition
20 - 12 < 3rd side < 20 + 12
8 < 3rd side < 32