SOLUTION: The two longer sides of a triangle measures 16 and 22. Which of the following is a possible length of the shortest side?

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Question 944390: The two longer sides of a triangle measures 16 and 22. Which of the following is a possible length of the shortest side?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The two longer sides of a triangle measures 16 and 22. Which of the following is a possible length of the shortest side?
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You did not post possible answers.
If it is "x", 22-16< x < 22+16
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6 < x < 38
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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