Question

Question 14. Two sides of a triangle have lengths of 7

ft and 15 ft. Which inequalities represent the possible
lengths for the third side, x? *

Answer 1

8 < x < 22

Explanation:

If x is the third side , then

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

15 - 7 < x < 15 + 7

8 < x < 22