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Paul's house 5 miles Clara's house 12 miles What is the shortest possible distance between the houses? O A. 8.5 miles O B. 13 miles O C. 14.5 miles O D. 17 miles

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter3: Triangles

Section3.5: Inequalities In A Triangles

Problem 39E

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Paul's
house
5 miles
Clara's
12 miles
house
What is the shortest possible distance between the houses?
O A. 8.5 miles
O B. 13 miles
C. 14.5 miles
O D. 17 miles

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