S Shogun New member Joined Apr 23, 2006 Messages 18 Apr 23, 2006 #1 Given the two sides of a triangle with the following measurements, ( 20,66) find the range of possible measures for the third side. A + B > C 20 + B > 66 B > 46 B > 86 Answer: 46 < B < 86
Given the two sides of a triangle with the following measurements, ( 20,66) find the range of possible measures for the third side. A + B > C 20 + B > 66 B > 46 B > 86 Answer: 46 < B < 86
tkhunny Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2005 Messages 11,325 Apr 23, 2006 #2 It may have been easier this way: 66 + 20 = 86 66 - 20 = 46 But yours is fine.