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31 December, 09:53

A triangle has a 5 inch side, and an 8 inch side. Which could be the third side length of the

a 3 inches

b. 12 inches

c. 15 inches

d. 18 inches

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  1. 31 December, 09:55
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    B) 12in

    Step-by-step explanation:

    In a triangle of sides a, b, c we should have all these conditions fulfilled:

    a+b>c, a+c>b, b+c>a.

    Now a=5in, b=8in:

    13>c, 5+c>8, 8+c>5

    Only c=12in satisfies all these conditions.
  2. 31 December, 10:16
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    B. 12 is the correct answer
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