Question

Two sides of a triangle have lengths 18 m and 23 m. Describe the possible lengths of the third side.

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Responses

Answer 1

The possible lengths of the third side can be any real number greater than the difference and less than the sum of the lengths of the other two sides. In this case, the third side can have lengths between (23 - 18) m and (23 + 18) m, which is 5 m and 41 m. Therefore, the possible lengths of the third side are any real number between 5 m and 41 m.