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A triangle has one side that is `4` centimeters long and one that is `9` centimeters long.

the third side is a whole number of centimeters.

What is the longest possible third side? pls, help.

User Ergoon
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Answer:

probably 14 centimeters

Explanation:

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User Makes
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Explanation:

remember if you add the given lengths, they must be greater than each other.

4+4=9 so no

9+4 = 13 which is greater than our number. We can make an isosceles triangle.

9+9 is greater than four so it works.

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