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two sides of a triangle are 5 and 55 cm complete the inequality to show the possible lengths of the third side _ < x < _

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Answer:

50<x<60

Explanation:

The triangle can only be formed with these two side lengths if the third side is bigger than (Subtract them)

55 - 5

...and smaller than (Add them)

55 + 5

55-5 < x < 55+5

50 < x < 60

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