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Two sides of scalene abc measure 3 centimeters and 5 centimeters. how many different whole centimeter lengths are possible for the third side?

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To determine the possible length of the third side, let us remember the basic rule of the triangle. Each side must be less than the sum of the other two. Here it's 5 and 3
So.

X<5+3

X<8

Length of the third side may be from 0, but not equal 0, offcourse, to 8, but not equal 8

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