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2 June, 12:17

You're given two side lengths of 3 centimeters and 5 centimeters. Which measurement can you use for the length of the third side to construct a valid triangle?

A. 8 centimeters

B. 6 centimeters

C. 4 centimeters

D. 10 centimeters

E. 2 centimeters

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  1. 2 June, 14:49
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    To find the third side of a triangle (there are two answers you could get), you need to use the Pythagorean formula: a^2+b^2=c^2. First answer, 3^2+5^2=c^2. Solve for c. c=5.83. The second answer, 3^2+b^2=5^2. Solve for b. b=4.
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