SOLUTION: determine the interval in which the third side of a triangle could measure if two of the sides measure 5 inches and 8 inches
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Question 844695: determine the interval in which the third side of a triangle could measure if two of the sides measure 5 inches and 8 inches
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The 3rd side's length has to be greater than the difference of the other 2 sides, and less than the sum of them.
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8-5 < s < 8+5
3 < s < 13
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