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  • 21-10-2021
  • Mathematics
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Two sides of a triangle have lengths 6 and 16. Which inequalities represent the possible

lengths for the third side, x?

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physicsgeniuspi physicsgeniuspi
  • 24-10-2021

Answer:

22 > x > 10

Step-by-step explanation:

By the triangle inequality, the length of the 3rd side must be less than the sum of the two other sides and greater than the positive difference of the other two sides.  Thus, 6 + 16 > x > 16 - 6

22 > x > 10

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