Question

A triangle has two sides of lengths 5 and 13 what value could the length of the third side be? check all that apply

a. 5
b. 2
c. 24
d. 19
e. 10
f. 8

Answer 1

Lets x = value of the third side

5 + 13 > x

18 > x so x < 18

x + 5 > 13

x > 8

so the value of third side is between 8 and 18

8 < x < 18

Answer:

e. 10