Geometry question

[henryjejej]

Hi,

My question is: If two shorter sides of an acute triangle are 4" and 7", what is the length of the third side?

 

[Dr.Peterson]

My question is: If two shorter sides of an acute triangle are 4" and 7", what is the length of the third side?

Without knowing the angle, the answer will be an inequality, not a specific number. Do you see what two inequalities you can write?