Question

two sides of the triangle have the same lengths of 6cm and 6cm what is the possible length of the third side

A)0 12 years ago

Answer 1

@wolf1728

Answer 2

hint: if two sides are x and y, then the third side z must satisfy this condition

x-y < z < x + y

note: x > y (ie x is the larger side compared to y or at least as long as y)

Answer 3

I don't need a hint that would confuse me I just need an explanation on how to solve it

Answer 4

I notice A and B are the exact same answer. Shouldn't 1 of those be changed?
I think the correct answer is the third side can be
0 < x < 12

Answer 5

example:

if two sides are known to be 3 and 5, then the third side z is represented by this expression

5-3 < z < 5 + 3

2 < z < 8

Answer 6

ie if two sides are 3 and 5, then the third side must be between 2 and 8 (excluding both 2 and 8)

Answer 7

oops b is actualy 0<x<12

Answer 8

Hey it looks like I spotted the error.
Also I have attached a graphic that should make it easy to visualize.

Answer 9

ok so my book logged out and I have a diff problem...
two side lengths of a triangle are 8ft and 12ft what is the 3rd side
a)4<x<8
b)4<x<20
c)8<x<20
d)12<x<20

Answer 10

ido nt understand how you got the answser

Answer 11

I'd say B for that also.
Look at the graphic I posted and substitute 8 and 12 for the 2 sixes.

Answer 12

Here's another way to put it:

Say you have a triangle with side lengths of 3, 7, and x


The missing side must be larger than 7 - 3 = 4

AND

the missing side must be smaller than 7 + 3 = 10


So this means 4 < x < 10

Answer 13

Hopefully that makes sense

Answer 14

I does but I still cant get the answr right

Answer 15

if two sides are 8 and 12, then the third side must be larger than 12 - 8 = 4

if the third side is x, then what must it be less than?

Answer 16

GParsley - in the graphic (for the 6 & 6 triangle) if you have two sides very close to each other which leaves very little room for the third side

Answer 17

but the onei n the other pic they were fare apart how can u tell how close they are that's confusingme

Answer 18

The "far apart" triangle can only be so far apart. (Since each side has a length of 6 you can't have anything greter than 6 & 6 (or 12) for the third side.

Answer 19

ok so what about my toher problem

Answer 20

I could draw another graphic if you want

Answer 21

no il just keep trying

Answer 22

Okay I made a graphic for the 12 8 triangle with some explanation

Answer 23

Here is the second graphic foe the 8 12 triangle

Answer 24

soit has to be between 4 and 20?

Answer 25

correct, if x is the third missing side then

4 < x < 20

this is if the two other sides are 8 and 12

Answer 26

ok so what about 18 and 23
the answer would be 5<x<23???

Answer 27

23 - 18 = 5

23 + 18 = 41

so you're half right and it should be

5 < x < 41

Answer 28

pooo!

Answer 29

but it looks like you're (sorta) getting the hang of things

Answer 30

ok so know i have 20 and 35

15<x<55

Answer 31

i think
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Answer 32

good on both

Answer 33

yay

Answer 34

nice work

Answer 35

5 and 16
11<x<21

Answer 36

again good on both

Answer 37

you got this down it looks like, so that's good

Answer 38

thanks bunches!!

Answer 39

you're welcome