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The triangle inequality theorem states the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is _____ the length of the third side.

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Answer:

see explanation

Explanation:

the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third side.

if the sides are a, b, c , then the following must be true

a + b > c

a + c < b

b + c > a

for the 3 sides to form a triangle

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