Given:
descends at a rate of 320 feet per minute for 3 minutes.
320 feet per minute * 3 minutes = 960 feet
Total change in altitude is 960 feet. Since it is descending, I believe it would be a negative 960 feet.
Part A=5 inches
Part B=6.25
I know part A but not sure I think thats the answer for part B
1st Side: 8
2nd Side: 2x - 1
3rd Side: x
(8) + (2x - 1) > x (2x - 1) + x > 8 (x) + (8) > 2x - 1
2x + 7 > x 3x - 1 > 8 8 > x - 1
2x > -7 3x > 9 9 > x
x > -3.5 (disregard) x > 3 x < 9
3rd Side: x ⇒ (3 < x < 9)
2nd Side: 2x - 1 ⇒ 2(3) - 1 < x < 2(9) - 1 ⇒ 5 < x < 17
Answer: the 3rd side must be between 3 and 9, the 2nd side must be between 5 and 17