SOLUTION: How do u list the sides of a triangle from longest to shortest when given measures like 2x+20?

Algebra ->  Triangles -> SOLUTION: How do u list the sides of a triangle from longest to shortest when given measures like 2x+20?      Log On


   



Question 1051228: How do u list the sides of a triangle from longest to shortest when given measures like 2x+20?
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, Alan3354:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hard to do because it depends on the value of x.
You can get clues because you know that the side measure has to be positive so you can interpret some limits.
It does get difficult when you get values like,
x%2B25,2x%2B20 and 3x-17.
Maybe graphing might help.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Depends on what you're given.