SOLUTION: Multiple choice question: A triangle has sides that measure 11" and 7" What are the longest and shortest possible lengths for the third side?
- It must be bigger than 18", and s
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- It must be bigger than 18", and s
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Question 313166: Multiple choice question: A triangle has sides that measure 11" and 7" What are the longest and shortest possible lengths for the third side?
- It must be bigger than 18", and smaller than 11"
- It must be bigger than 0", and smaller than 18"
- It must be smaller than 18", and larger than 4"
- It must be between 5" and 17"
Why is it the answer you choose? Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
In order to have a triangle, the third side must be longer than the difference between the measures of the other two sides and shorter than the sum of the measures of the other two sides.
