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==Sum of the Sides of a Triangle== | ==Sum of the Sides of a Triangle== | ||
===Thm: The sum of two sides of any triangle must be greater than the third side=== | ===Thm: The sum of two sides of any triangle must be greater than the third side=== | ||
- | Example: Given two sides of a triangle are | + | Example: Given two sides of a triangle are 8 inches and 11 inches, Find all the possible lengths of the third side (also known as <math>S_3</math>) |
Solution: We know that 8 + 11 must be greater than S_3 | Solution: We know that 8 + 11 must be greater than S_3 | ||
[[Category:Geometry]] | [[Category:Geometry]] |
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The Distance Formula
Distance & Midpoint 9-2 ME Worksheet
Sum of the Sides of a Triangle
Thm: The sum of two sides of any triangle must be greater than the third side
Example: Given two sides of a triangle are 8 inches and 11 inches, Find all the possible lengths of the third side (also known as S3) Solution: We know that 8 + 11 must be greater than S_3