Atriangle has sides measuring 5 inches and 8 inches. if x represent the length in inches of the third side , which inequality gives the range of possible values for x ?

If a, b and c are the lengths of the sides of a triangle then

if a ≤ b ≤ c, then a + b > c.

1. x ≤ 5 ≤ 8 then x + 5 > 8 → x > 8 - 5 → x > 3 therefore 3 < x ≤ 5.

2. 5 ≤ x ≤ 8 then 5 + x > 8 → x > 3 therefore 5 ≤ x ≤ 8

3. 5 ≤ 8 ≤ x then 5 + 8 > x → 13 > x → x < 13 therefore 8 ≤ x < 13.

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