Question

Describe the possible lengths of the third side of the triangle given that the lengths of the other two sides are 2 feet and 40 inches

Answer 1

Answer:

The length of the third side is between 16 inches and 64 inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

The length of a side of a triangle is between the sum and the difference of the lengths of the other two sides.

First, we need both sides in the same units. Let's convert feet to inches.

2 ft * (12 in.)/(ft) = 24 in.

The sides measure 24 inches and 40 inches.

Now we add and subtract the two lengths.

40 in. + 24 in. = 64 in.

40 in. - 24 in. = 16 in.

The length of the third side is between 16 inches and 64 inches.