in triangleABC the side lengths are b=13, ac=21 and bc=x. write a compound inequality the represents the range of possible value

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tankabanditka [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-18T17:19:03+03:00

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Answer:

8 < x < 34

Step-by-step explanation:

ab = 13, ac = 21, bc = x

The longest side of a triangle must be less than the sum of the other two sides.

If 21 is the longest side:

21 < 13 + x

8 < x

If x is the longest side:

x < 13 + 21

x < 34

Therefore, 8 < x < 34.