Question

Two sides of a triangle have lengths 7 and 12 Which inequalities represent the possible lengths for the third side, x?

Answer 1

5 < x < 19

Explanation:

given 2 sides of a triangle, then the third side, x , is in the interval

difference of 2 sides < x < sum of 2 sides , that is

12 - 7 < x < 12 + 7 , then

5 < x < 19