SOLUTION: 17 Let x, 3, and 6 be the lengths of three sides of a triangle. How many such triangles are possible with x being a positive integer? A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: 17 Let x, 3, and 6 be the lengths of three sides of a triangle. How many such triangles are possible with x being a positive integer? A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7      Log On


   

Question 1119193: 17 Let x, 3, and 6 be the lengths of three sides of a triangle. How many such triangles are possible with x
being a positive integer?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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So,
6-3%3Cx%3C6%2B3
3%3Cx%3C9
So x can have the integer values of 4,5,6,7,8.
So there are 5 values it can take or 5 possible triangles.