Asked by Lexi

Two sides of a triangle have lengths 8 and 17. Which inequalities represent the possible lengths for the third side, x?
a) 9 < x < 25
b) 9 < x < 17
c) 9 < x < 8
d) 8 < x < 17

Answers

Answered by Damon
No side can be greater than the sum of the other two
It can not be more than 8+17 = 25
It can not be less than 17-8 = 9
Answered by Lexi
I get it omg thank you!
Answered by F
So what’s the answer
Answered by Kynley
9<x<25