SOLUTION: The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 4 yd and 8 yd. Which of the following connot be the length of the third side? A) 3 yd B) 5yd C) 8 yd D) 9 yd

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Question 698189: The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 4 yd and 8 yd. Which of the following connot be the length of the third side?
A) 3 yd B) 5yd C) 8 yd D) 9 yd

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 4 yd and 8 yd. Which of the following connot be the length of the third side?
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8-4 < 3rd side < 8+4
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4 < 3rd side < 12
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A) 3 yd B) 5yd C) 8 yd D) 9 yd
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Answer: A
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Stan H.