Question: In a triangle, if the lengths of two sides are 7 cm and 10 cm, what could be the maximum length of the third side?
Options:
Correct Answer: 17 cm
Solution:
According to the triangle inequality theorem, the sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side. Therefore, the maximum length of the third side can be 16 cm (7 + 10 - 1). Hence, the answer is 17 cm.