Find the range for the measure of the third side of a triangle if the measures of the two sides are 10 feet & 16 feet.

a. 6

Question

Find the range for the measure of the third side of a triangle if the measures of the two sides are 10 feet & 16 feet.

   a. 6 < x < 27   
  b. 10 < x < 36   
  c. 5 < x < 26   
  d. 6 < x < 26

anonymous · Answer

has to be less than 26 for sure, otherwise the first two sides won't reach, so ignore B

anonymous · Answer

and A

anonymous · Answer

if $x<6 $ then $x+10<16$ and it wont reach either
so i believe you should go for the last one D
rather random collection of questions you have.  on line class?

anonymous · Answer

well no this is for my friend who takes geometry she needs alittle help to get her grade up from a B so i was just helping her out some..but yes her class is online

anonymous · Answer

how'd i guess? 
good luck!