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Which of the following are possible side

lengths for a triangle?
A. 8, 5, 7
B. 10, 3, 7
C. 9,5, 15

Which of the following are possible side lengths for a triangle? A. 8, 5, 7 B. 10, 3, 7 C-example-1

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5 votes

Answer:

A. 8, 5 , 7

Explanation:
the other guy who answered gave two yes's so I chose one and A. was correct.

User ShivaGuntuku
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Answer:

A yes B No C Yes

Explanation:

The length of the third side is greater than the difference and less than the sum of the two smallest sides.

8, 5, 7 Using the 5 and 7 the third side is > (7 - 5) and < (5 + 7)

the third side is > 2 and < 12 so 8 is OK

10, 3, 7 Use the two smallest number: 3 and 7

the third side is > (7 - 3) and < (3 + 7)

the third side is > 4 and < 10 No it is 10

9, 5, 15 Use the two smallest number 9, 5

the third side is > (9 - 5) and < (9 + 5)

the third side is > 4 and < 14 Yes

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