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Given two sides of a triangle, find the range of possible lengths for the third side. 24 ft, 52 ft

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Answer:

28 ft < x < 76 ft

Explanation:

given 2 sides of a triangle , the third side, x is in the range

difference of 2 sides < x < sum of 2 sides , then

52 - 24 < x > 52 + 24 , that is range of possible lengths is

28 < x < 76

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