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Question 538049: A student is drawing a triangle. She has already drawn two sides.
- the length of the first side is 11 inches
-the length of the second side is 23 inches.
which length can the student use for the 3rd side?
a) 11 inches
b)12 inches
c) 33 inches
d) 34 inches

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A student is drawing a triangle. She has already drawn two sides.
- the length of the first side is 11 inches
-the length of the second side is 23 inches.
which length can the student use for the 3rd side?
a) 11 inches
b)12 inches
c) 33 inches
d) 34 inches
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b or c
Cut some strings or straws to see why.

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