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OpenStudy (anonymous):

MEDAL AND FAN !!!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If the measures of two sides of a triangle are 3 feet and 7 feet, which is the least possible whole number measure for the third side? 3 4 5 10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do you know

OpenStudy (anonymous):

three i did it on paper it is the least whole #

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hold up ill try to show u

OpenStudy (anonymous):

3 is the least factor

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

HanAkoSolo (jamierox4ev3r):

Actually. 3 is incorrect

HanAkoSolo (jamierox4ev3r):

In a triangle, the sum of any two sides has to be greater than the third side

HanAkoSolo (jamierox4ev3r):

so sides a,b, c: a+b>c 3+7>c 10>c the least possible would be 5 in this case

HanAkoSolo (jamierox4ev3r):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

it was 5 thanks

HanAkoSolo (jamierox4ev3r):

Hey no problem! :)

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