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If two sides of a triangle measure 18 centimeters and 22 centimeters what could be the measure of the third side

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Answer:

see explanation

Explanation:

given 2 sides of a triangle then the third side x is in the range

difference of 2 sides < x < sum of 2 sides , that is

22 - 18 < x < 22 + 18

4 < x < 40

3rd side can be any value from 5 to 39

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