Question

In triangle ABC, AB = 31 in and BC = 50 in. Which of the following could be the length of side AC?

A) 72 in
B)17 in
C) 83 in
D) 86 in

Answer 1

In a triangle, the sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side. 31 in. + 50 in. = 81 in.
81 in. is greater than which choices?

Answer 2

All except for b and c @mathstudent55

Answer 3

i mean c and d

Answer 4

How about just stating it as A) and B)?

Answer 5

what do you mean?

Answer 6

There are 4 choices. Two are good and 2 are bad. Why state the answer as all except c and d. It's just as easy and less confusing to state the answer as a and b.