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3 February, 07:53

If two sides of a triangle are 6 and 16, what is the range of the possible lengths of the third side?

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  1. 3 February, 08:41
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    10 < c < 22

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Remember the Triangle Inequality Theorem.

    For a triangle with sides a, b, and c:

    - a + b > c

    - a + c > b

    - b + c > a

    Let's arbitrarily say a = 6 and b = 16. Then:

    a + b > c

    6 + 16 > c

    c < 22

    a + c > b

    6 + c > 16

    c > 10

    b + c > a

    16 + c > 6

    c > - 10

    Thus, the range of possible lengths of the third side, c, is 10 < c < 22.
  2. 3 February, 09:01
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    10 < x <22

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The smallest side must be larger than the difference of the two sides

    16-6 = 10

    x>10

    The largest side must be smaller then the sum of the two sides

    6+16 = 22

    x< 22

    Put this together

    10 < x <22
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