SOLUTION: If two sides of a triangle measure 12 and 17, which of the following could be perimeter of a triangle. Multiple correct answers Options: 34 40 50 57 58 60

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Question 1093390: If two sides of a triangle measure 12 and 17, which of the following could be perimeter of a triangle.
Multiple correct answers
Options:
34
40
50
57
58
60
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, richwmiller:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
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The last side must be LESS THAN 12+17=29.

Which of your options is LESS THAN 12%2B17%2B29=58 AND greater than 29 ?

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of any two sides must be greater than the third side.
12+17=29
34-29=5 no 12+5=17
40-29=11
50-29=21
57-28=29 no 29=29
58-29=29 no 29=29
60-29=31 no 29<31