To find the length of the third side, we can use the triangle inequality theorem, which states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.
In this case, the sum of the two given sides is 10 mm + 7 mm = 17 mm.
Since the third side must be greater than the difference of the lengths of the two given sides and less than their sum, the length of the third side must be greater than 10 mm - 7 mm = 3 mm and less than 10 mm + 7 mm = 17 mm.
Therefore, the correct choice from the given options is:
5 mm
Two sides of a triangle are 10 mm and 7 mm. Determine the length of the third side from the choices given.(1 point)
Responses
choose
5 mm
5 mm
1 mm
1 mm
20 mm
20 mm
2 mm
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