Question

a triangle has sides measuring 5 inches and 8 inches. if x represents the length in inches of the third side which inequalitty gives the range of possible values of x

Answer 1

3 < third side < 13

Explanation:

The third side must be greater than the difference of the two other sides

and less than the the sum of the two sides

8-5 < third side < 8+5

3 < third side < 13