Question

The lengths of two sides of a triangle are 3 inches and 8 inches. find the range of possible lengths for the third side, s.

Answer 1

a=3

b=8

c=?



`3 < 8 + c \\ 8 < 3 + c \\ c < 3 + 8`

`- 5 < c \\ 5 < c \\ c < 11`

`5 < c < 11`