Complete question:
If side x has a length of 15 cm and side y has a length of 4 cm, then which value below could be the length of the third sides? A.20cm B.16cm C.22cm D.23cm
Answer:
B. 16 cm
Explanation:
Given;
two lengths of the triangle as 15 cm and 4 cm
The length of the third side of the triangle must be less than the sum of the two given sides.
Length of third side < 15 cm + 4 cm
Length of third side < 19 cm
The only option less than 19 cm is B. 16 cm
Therefore, the correct option is B. 16 cm