Let x be the length of the third side:
Side 1 = 17 inches
Side 2 is 44 less than twice side 3, so it's 2x - 44
Side 3 = x
Side 1 + Side 2 > Side 3
17 + 2x - 44 > x
Solve for x.
Logan F.
asked 02/02/23The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side. If a triangle has one side that is 1717 inches and a second side that is 44 inches less than twice the third side, what are the possible lengths for the second and third sides?
Let x be the length of the third side:
Side 1 = 17 inches
Side 2 is 44 less than twice side 3, so it's 2x - 44
Side 3 = x
Side 1 + Side 2 > Side 3
17 + 2x - 44 > x
Solve for x.
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