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Determine the value of x. Write the answer in an inequity. Use x only once in the inequality

Determine the value of x. Write the answer in an inequity. Use x only once in the-example-1

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Answer: 1 < x < 25

Explanation:

The sum of two sides must be GREATER than the third side.

a + b > c a + c > b b + c > a

12 + 13 > x 12 + x > 13 13 + x > 12

25 > x x > 1 x > -1

x < 25 1 < x

Length cannot be negative so disregard x > -1

We are left with 1 < x and x < 25

1 < x < 25

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