You’re given two side lengths of 3 centimeters and 5 centimeters. Which measurement can you use for the length of the third side to construct a valid triangle?

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AB Bolim · Answer 1 · 2020-11-01T16:28:43+0000

Answer:

You could use a measurement of 4 centimeters.

The valid range is 2 < x < 8 cms.

Explanation:

The third side must either be less than 3+5, that is less than 8 cms and it must be greater than (5-3) = 2 cms. If it is any other length we could not construct a triangle.

You’re given two side lengths of 3 centimeters and 5 centimeters. Which measurement can you use for the length of the third side to construct a valid triangle?

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