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What would a possible length for the missing
side length?
16
8

What would a possible length for the missing side length? 16 8-example-1
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Answer:

24

Step-by-step explanation:

the total of any 2 sides must be larger than the 3rd side. x is the 3rd side.

8 + x > 16

x > 8

16 + x > 8

x > -8

8 + 16 > x

24>x

x < 24

the second inequality tells us nothing as sides must be positive.

the third side must be between 8 and 24

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