Apply the Triangle Inequality Theorem to determine the possible whole number measures of the - third side of a triangle if the first two sides measure 6 and 2. List them in ascending order. (2 points)
According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.
Given that the first two sides measure 6 and 2, the possible whole number measures of the third side can be determined by checking if the sum of the first two sides is greater than the third side:
6 + 2 > third side
8 > third side
Possible whole number measures of the third side in ascending order:
1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6
5. 7