SOLUTION: The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 3 feet and 9 feet. Find the range for the length of the third side. Explain your reasoning.

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Question 804848: The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 3 feet and 9 feet. Find the range for the length of the third side. Explain your reasoning.

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The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 3 feet and 9 feet. Find the range for the length of the third side. Explain your reasoning.
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The 3rd side has to be greater than the difference and less than the sum of the 2 given sides.