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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A triangle has two sides that measure 12 meters and 3 meters. Which could be the measure of the third side? A. 17 m B. 15 m C. 10 m D. 9 m

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The 3rd side of a triangle with a side of 12 and one of 3 would have to be >12-3 and <12+3. Do you see why that is true?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Answers A, B, and D don't make a triangle. One of the specifications for a triangle is that the sum of the other two sides must exceed the longest side. None of these combinations work. Since 10+3>12, answer C will work.

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