Question

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If the
sides of a triangles are
6, 8 and n. how
many integer values of n
could be the
measure of the
third side of the triangle?
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Answer 1

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We know,

Sum of two sides of a triangle > Third side

Then,

⇛ 6 + 8 > n

⇛ 14 > n

Nextly,

Difference of two sides of a triangle < Third side

Then,

⇛ 8 - 6 < n

⇛ 2 < n

Then, Range of third side:

☃️ 2 < n < 14

Possible measures of 3rd sides = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13.

There are 11 possible values of 3rd side. Out of them, any measure is the length of 3rd side.

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Answer 2

11

Explanation:

The sum of the shortest two sides must be greater than the longest side.

If n is the longest side:

6 + 8 > n

14 > n

If 8 is the longest side:

6 + n > 8

n > 2

So n must be an integer greater than 2 and less than 14.

n can be 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13.

There are 11 possible integers.