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Question 1145236: The triangle inequality theorem states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third side. The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 17 ft and 27 ft. Find the possible lengths of the third side.
The third side must have a length greater than
nothing ft and less than
nothing ft.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The triangle inequality theorem states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third side. The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 17 ft and 27 ft. Find the possible lengths of the third side.
The third side must have a length greater than
nothing ft and less than
nothing ft.
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What is "nothing feet?"

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Triangle side lengths, 17, 27, and x

system%2817%2B27%3Ex%2Cx%2B17%3E27%2Cx%2B27%3E17%29
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Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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The triangle inequality theorem states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third side. The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 17 ft and 27 ft. Find the possible lengths of the third side.
The third side must have a length greater than
nothing ft and less than
nothing ft.
With T being the 3rd side, we get: