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The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 7 and 10. Which of the following choices are possible lengths for the third side? Drag and drop all that apply. (PLEASE ORDER THEM FOR SMALLEST TO LARGEST)

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The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 7 and 10. Which of the following choices-example-1
User Dmytroy
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We know the rule about triangle

  • Sum of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side.

Given two sides are 7 and 10

Sum:-


\\ \sf\longmapsto 7+10=17

Difference:-


\\ \sf\longmapsto 10-7=3

  • 3<Side<17

Hence the possible lengths are

  • 4,7,9,15
User Jan Drewniak
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Answer:

4, 7, 9, 15

Explanation:

10-7 < x < 10+7

3 < x < 17

User Gravity Grave
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