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The length of two sides of a triangle are 5in. And 17in. Which is a possible length for the third side?

The length of two sides of a triangle are 5in. And 17in. Which is a possible length for the third side?
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The length of two sides of a triangle are 5in. And 17in. Which is a possible length for the third side?

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User Misa
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Answer:

b= 2
√(66) or 16.248

Explanation:

5^2 +b^2= 17^2

25 + b^2 = 289

-25 -25

b^2=264

b= 2
√(66) or 16.248

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