The length of the two sides of a triangle are given. Write an inequality to represent the range of the third side xx.
8 in, 9 in
Any two sides of a triangle must sum greater than the remaining side
8+x>9
x>1
9+x>8
x > -1 ( not useable)
9+8 > x
x< 17 so x >1 and <17 (1,17) 1