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OpenStudy (anonymous):

which measurement is a possible side length for a triangle with 2 sides measuring 9cm and 4cm A) 3 B) 4 C)5 D) 6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6cm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

D.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok and how did you got that answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The sum of any two sides of a triangle MUST be greater than the third side. So 4+x > 9. Thus x >= 5, the only option on your list is 6.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sorry, x > 5.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Answer is 6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

two sides must be greater than the third

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If a b c are lengths of sides of a triangle then triangle can be formed using these a b c only if each of folllowing are correct a-b < c < a+b b-c < a < b+c c-a < b < c+a

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