Question

What would be the range of possible whole number values (x) for a 3rd side of the triangle with two sides of 5 in. and 8 in.?

& Name one possible value for a third side?

Correct Answer Only

Answer 1

Range of the third side of a triangle

Explanation:

Any one side of a triangle must be shorter than the sum of the other two sides. Therefore, the third side length x must be between 5 and 35, not including those endpoints: 5 < x < 35. All whole numbers satisfying this range would form a triangle.

20 is a possible value for a third side