SOLUTION: if the lengths of 2 sides of a triangle measure 7and 12, the length of the 3rd side could measure? A)16 or C)3?

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Question 257531: if the lengths of 2 sides of a triangle measure 7and 12, the length of the 3rd side could measure?
A)16 or C)3?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the lengths of 2 sides of a triangle are 7 & 12 then the third side must be:
(12-7) or side 3>5
(7+12) or side 3<19
Therefore the ans. is A)16.