SOLUTION: A triangle has two sides that have lengths of 8 cm and 14 cm. Which of the following lengths could not represent the length of the third side? 7 cm 15 cm 1

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Question 377035: A triangle has two sides that have lengths of 8 cm and 14 cm. Which of the following lengths could not represent the length of the third side?
7 cm
15 cm
18 cm
22 cm

Answer by Jk22(389) About Me  (Show Source):
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The third should be bigger than the difference (2side on the same line, in the same direction), and smaller than the sum (2side on the same line, in opposite direction), hence 7,15,18cm can be the 3rd side.