SOLUTION: A triangle has two sides that have lengths of 16cm and 28cm. Which of the following lengths could NOT represent the length of the third side? A.12cm B.26cm C.33cm D.40cm E.43cm

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Question 628346: A triangle has two sides that have lengths of 16cm and 28cm. Which of the following lengths could NOT represent the length of the third side? A.12cm B.26cm C.33cm D.40cm E.43cm
Answer by John10(297) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: the sum of any two sides of the triangle must be LARGER than the third side.
so you already have two sides. Just try to use those choice to test.
Hope it helps:)
John10