Question
Find length of unknown triangle side. One length is 30 and one length is 20.
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To find the length of an unknown side of a triangle when two sides are given (30 and 20), we need more information about the triangle, such as the angle between the two sides or whether it's a right triangle. We can use the triangle inequality theorem, which states:
1. The sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side.
Based on the triangle inequality, if we let the unknown side be represented as \( x \), we have:
1. \( x + 20 > 30 \) → \( x > 10 \)
2. \( x + 30 > 20 \) → \( x > -10 \) (always true for positive lengths)
3. \( 20 + 30 > x \) → \( x < 50 \)
Thus, combining the inequalities, we find:
\[ 10 < x < 50 \]
So the length of the unknown side must be greater than 10 and less than 50. If you provide additional information, such as the type of triangle or angles, we can find a specific length.
1. The sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side.
Based on the triangle inequality, if we let the unknown side be represented as \( x \), we have:
1. \( x + 20 > 30 \) → \( x > 10 \)
2. \( x + 30 > 20 \) → \( x > -10 \) (always true for positive lengths)
3. \( 20 + 30 > x \) → \( x < 50 \)
Thus, combining the inequalities, we find:
\[ 10 < x < 50 \]
So the length of the unknown side must be greater than 10 and less than 50. If you provide additional information, such as the type of triangle or angles, we can find a specific length.