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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The length of the base of a triangle, x - 8, is less than the height of the triangle, 12. Write an inequality to represent the problem. Use x for the variable. A. x - 8 > 12 B. x - 8 < 12 C. x < 12 - 8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x - 8 < 12

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Because it says clearly in the problem that x - 8 is less than 12..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x - 8 < 12

OpenStudy (apoorvk):

so, basically x-8 is less than 12. you can do that, cant you?? try post and verify!

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