In the diagram below, X is a whole number. What is the smallest possible value for X

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2 answers:

zlopas [31]3 years ago

7 0

Answer:

Option D is correct: 9 units.

Step-by-step explanation:

<em>According to the triangle inequality theorem, we know that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a given triangle, is greater than the length of the third side.</em>

Therefore, we can say

$x+x>17$

$2x>17$

$x>8.5$

Now, the nearest whole number greater than 8.5 is 9 units.

Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Dimas [21]3 years ago

4 0

The smallest would be 6

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