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If 2 sides of a triangle are 6 and 16, what is the range of the possible lengths of the third side?

User Wojciech Kwiatek
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Answer:

between 10 and 22

Explanation:

A side of a triangle must measure between the difference of the lengths of the other two sides and the sum of the lengths of the other two sides.

Difference: 16 - 6 = 10

Sum: 6 + 16 = 22

Answer: between 10 and 22

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