SOLUTION: if a triangle has two side lengths of 17 and 24 what could the other length be

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Question 917159: if a triangle has two side lengths of 17 and 24 what could the other length be
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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24 - 17 = 7

24 + 17 = 41

If x is the third side, then 7 < x < 41


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