SOLUTION: The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 17 cm and 12 cm. Find the range of the possible lengths for the third side? (Please help I don't get this)

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Question 919852: The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 17
cm and 12 cm. Find the range of the possible lengths for the third side? (Please help I don't get this)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
17cm + 12cm = 29cm
third side < 29cm (If not triangle would be Flat as a Pancake)