Question

Two sides of a triangle have lengths 6 and 17. Which expression describes the length of the third side?

A. at least 11 and less than 23
B. at least 11 and at most 23
C. greater than 11 and at most 23
D. greater than 11 and less than 23

Answer 1

greater than 11 and less than 23

Explanation:

a+b>c

Answer 2

We have 17 -6< third side< 17+6
⇒ 11< third side< 23.

Therefore, D. greater than 11 and less than 23 is the correct answer~