4.5x - 9.5 > 62.5
4.5x > 62.5 + 9.5
4.5x > 72
x > 72/4.5
x > 16 <==
D. , this is a good way because this way you can easily multiply and then you'll see your answer right in front of you.
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The longest side of a triangle must be less than the sum of the other 2 sides
2 senarios
the 3rd side is the longest
the 3rd side is not the longest
for the 3rd side is the longest
3rdside<28+42
3rdside<70
for 3rd side isn't the longest
42 is longest
42<28+3rdside
14<3rdside
so we've got
3rdside<70 and 14<3rdside
so
14<3rdside<70
the 3rd side can be any number from 14in to 70in except 14in and 70in
