can anyone answer this ?

If the measures of two sides of a triangle are 3 feet and 7 feet, which of the following is a possible whole number measure for the third side?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 10

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can anyone answer this ?

If the measures of two sides of a triangle are 3 feet and 7 feet, which of the following is a possible whole number measure for the third side?
	A.	3
	B.	4
	C.	5
	D.	10

anonymous · Answer

@Directrix

directrix · Answer

Use the Triangle Inequality Theorem.

One side of a triangle is less than the sum of the other two but greater than the positive difference of those two sides.

directrix · Answer

4 < mystery side < 10 so what is the mystery side. Look at the options.

anonymous · Answer

C ?

directrix · Answer

5 could be the mystery side, yes.