Answer:
maximum length is 7 cm.
minimum length is 3 cm.
Explanation:
In a triangle, the sum of the lengths of two sides is larger than the value of the other side.(Here, the last side would be the longest side)
3+5=8 so the biggest whole number less than 8 is 7.
So, the maximum whole number side length is 7 cm.
Also, the difference between the lengths of two sides is less than the length of the other side.
5-3=2 so the smallest whole number greater than 2 is 3.
So, the minimum whole number side length is 3 cm.