Question

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Answer 1

To determine the range of possible values for the third side \( x \) of a triangle when the other two sides measure 34 and 51, we can use the Triangle Inequality Theorem, which states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

This gives us the following inequalities:

1. \( 34 + 51 > x \)
2. \( 34 + x > 51 \)
3. \( 51 + x > 34 \)

Now, let's simplify each inequality:

1. From \( 34 + 51 > x \):
\[
85 > x \quad \text{or} \quad x < 85
\]

2. From \( 34 + x > 51 \):
\[
x > 51 - 34 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x > 17
\]

3. From \( 51 + x > 34 \):
\[
x > 34 - 51 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x > -17 \quad \text{(this inequality is always true since } x > 17\text{)}
\]

Combining these results, we have:
\[
17 < x < 85
\]

Therefore, the complete inequality that indicates the possible values of the third side \( x \) is:
\[
17 < x < 85
\]