Tim is constructing a triangle with sides measuring 3 inches and 6 inches. Which could not be the length of the third side? A 2 in. B 4 in. C 6 in. D 8 in.

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Tim is constructing a triangle with sides measuring 3 inches and 6 inches. Which could not be the length of the third side? A 2 in. B 4 in. C 6 in. D 8 in.

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The answer is A 2.

The third side must be > A - B or 6 - 3 = 3.

The third side must be > 3 so only 2 does not fit.

Tom Damon answered Jan 20, 2022

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