Question

If a triangle has side lengths of 5.6 yards, 7.1 yards, and x yards, find the range of possible values of x.

Answer 1

Hi!

To find the range of possible values of x, we have to side 1 from side 2...

7.1 - 5.6 = 1.5

The smallest side x could be is 1.5.
Now add side 1 to side 2

7.1 + 5.6 = 12.7

The biggest side x could be is 12.7

So x could be anywhere from 1.5 to 12.7 (or, 1.5 < x < 12.7)

Hope this helps! :)