SOLUTION: a triangle has sides with length 3 & 7 inches. which of the following could be the length of the third side? 6,11, 13,or 19 and why plz?

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Question 683289: a triangle has sides with length 3 & 7 inches. which of the following could be the length of the third side? 6,11, 13,or 19 and why plz?
Answer by sheldonbbtrocks(115) About Me  (Show Source):
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For the sides to be correct, the sum of both sides must be smaller than the proposed side. Here"
6 could NOT, because 3+7 is greater than 6.
The rest COULD, because 3+7 is less than 11,13, and 19.
Hope this helps!