According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.
Given that the first two sides measure 6 and 2, we can determine the possible whole number measures of the third side by checking if 6+2 > third side and 6+third side > 2 and 2+third side>6.
After solving the inequalities, we find that the possible whole number measures of the third side are:
5, 6, and 7.
Therefore, the possible whole number measures in ascending order are 5, 6, 7.
Apply the Triangle Inequality Theorem to determine the possible whole number measures of the third side of a triangle if the first two sides measure 6 and 2. List them in ascending order. Correct answers:
5
6
7
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