Question

A triangle has side measuring 5 inches and 8 inches. If x represents the length in inches of the third side, which inequality give the range of possible values for x?

Answer 1

Answer: 3 < x < 13

Explanation:

In a triangle, one side cannot be greater than both other sides added. Thus, 5 + x > 8, or x > 3. With the same logic, 8 + 5 > x, or 13 > x.

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