A triangle has two sides of length 16 and 20. What is the smallest possible whole-number length for the third side?

Edvinas asked Jan 16, 2023

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A triangle has two sides of length 16 and 20. What is the smallest possible whole-number

length for the third side?

Edvinas asked Jan 16, 2023

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Answer: 4

Step-by-step explanation: Subtract the largest given side from the smallest given side to find the smallest possible length of the third side.

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