SOLUTION: the measures of two sides of a triangle are 3 ft and 7 ft, what is the least possible whole number for the third side? Please explain each step.

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Question 1154622: the measures of two sides of a triangle are 3 ft and 7 ft, what is the least possible whole number for the third side? Please explain each step.
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the measures of two sides of a triangle are 3 ft and 7 ft, what is the least possible whole number for the third side? Please explain each step.
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The 3rd side's length must be greater than the difference between the other 2 sides, and less than the sum of the other 2 sides.