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Pmurphy52:

In ΔCAB, if the measure of segment AB is 8 units and the measure of segment segment AC is 5 units, which of the following could be the measure of segment segment CB? A. 12 Units B. 13 Units C. 14 Units D. 15 Units

moreso:

We can use triangle inequality here.

Pmurphy52:

Ok, so whats the answer

moreso:

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @moreso 3 < CB < 13 \(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)

Pmurphy52:

13 Units?

moreso:

no, it has to be strictly less than 13

Pmurphy52:

So 12?

moreso:

and strictly greater than 3

moreso:

correct :)

Pmurphy52:

OK THANK YOU

Pmurphy52:

On to the next question lol

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