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Two sides of a triangle measure 17 inches and 9 inches. Which cannot be the length of the remaining side?

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Answer: B. 26

Step-by-step explanation:

The options are:

A. 21

B. 26

C. 9

D. 15

Let the third side of the triangle be x.

Since the two sides of a triangle measure 17 inches and 9 inches, therefore we can form a triangle inequality with the figures given. This would be:

x + 9 > 17

x > 17 - 9

x > 8

Also,

x < 9 + 17

x < 26

Therefore, 8 < x < 26

Therefore, the answer is 26.

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