a triangular window on ross camps new searay boat is two sides that measure 87cm and 64cm. The perimeter of the triangle must not exceed 291 cm. what are the possible values for the length of the third side? answer is: must be less than or equal to 140cm .

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anonymous · Answer

I get 87 + 64 + x /3 >_ 291cm and get x>_431

anonymous · Answer

how do i do this right

anonymous · Answer

nvm i figured it out...

anonymous · Answer

i got 140cm btw

cwrw238 · Answer

87 +64 + x <= 291

anonymous · Answer

just added the sums and didnt ever multiply by 3

anonymous · Answer

even though it doesnt make sense still..
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anonymous · Answer

the examples in my book offer that you should divide by the # of sides

cwrw238 · Answer

x <= 291-87-64
x <= 291-151
x<= 140

anonymous · Answer

thanks for helping