If the lengths of two sides of a triangle are 5 & 11, what is the range of possible lengths for the third side? a. 5

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If the lengths of two sides of a triangle are 5 & 11, what is the range of possible lengths for the third side?

  a. 5 < x < 11   
  b. 6 < x < 16   
  c. x<5 or x>11   
  d. 6 < x < 10

anonymous · Answer

there is a rule that states that the length of one side of a triangle cannot be more than the sum of the other two lengths. does this help?

anonymous · Answer

ummm...alittle but really these questions aren't for me..i'm checking my friends homework by using this becuase it's a more advanced math than i have

anonymous · Answer

all you have to do is add and subtract :) your missing side is going to be smaller than the sum of the other two sides but greater than their difference (their positive difference)

anonymous · Answer

i don't think it is c or d am i correct so far?

anonymous · Answer

yes. do you know the pythagorean theorem?

anonymous · Answer

alittle....i think it's b

anonymous · Answer

yes its b.