What would be the third side of the triangle if a triangle has sides

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what would be the third side of the triangle if a triangle has sides of lengths 3 and 7?this question is part of SAT maths practice questions : focus on geometry problems

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It said that the side cannot exceed the sum of 3+7 but 14 also exceeds that sum but is considered wrong. Why?

John Smith · Answer

1. 142. 11One side of a triangle must not exceed the sum of the other two sides in length. 11 is greater than 3 + 7, so 11 cannot be a side.

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