The third side must be greater than the difference of the other two sides and less than the sum of the other two sides.
6 + 8 = 14
8 - 6 = 2
Therefore, the third side must be greater than 2 in and less than 14 in.
Out of the choices given, only "10 in" falls within this range. So, the length of the third side could be 10 in.
Two sides of a triangle are 6 in and 8 in. Using the Triangle Inequality Theorem (see picture above), which amount could be the length of the third side from the choices given?
Item 10
Item 11
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Item 12
O 10 in.
O 2 in.
O 1 in.
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