SOLUTION: How do I find the range for the measure of the third side of a triangle when given two sides? Ex. 5 ft,9 ft

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Question 242154: How do I find the range for the measure of the third side of a triangle when given two sides? Ex. 5 ft,9 ft
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The 3rd side has to be longer than the difference, s>(9-5)
and shorter than the sum s<(5+9).
14>s>4