SOLUTION: The perimeter of a triangle is an odd integer. In addition, its two sides are 2 and 9.Find all possible values of the third side

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Question 360745: The perimeter of a triangle is an odd integer. In addition, its two sides are 2 and 9.Find all possible values of the third side
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
*Note: the sum of the lengths of two sides of a triangle must be greater than length of 3rd side.
2 + 9 = 11, therefore 3rd side < 11
perimeter of a triangle is an odd integer
possible values of the third side are 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
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