SOLUTION: the lengths of two sides of a triangle are 3 in. and 8 in. Find the range of possible lengths for the third side, s.

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Question 808755: the lengths of two sides of a triangle are 3 in. and 8 in. Find the range of possible lengths for the third side, s.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a=3,
b=8,
a+b>c,
a+c>b,
b+c>a
a = 3, b = 8, 5 < c < 11
c is between 5 and 11