SOLUTION: The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side. If a triangle has one side that is 25 inches and a second side that is 2 inches less tha

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Question 1152464: The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side. If a triangle has one side that is 25 inches and a second side that is 2 inches less than twice the third side, what are the possible lengths for the second and third sides?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The three sides, 25, 2x-2, x
x is the third side.

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highlight%289%3Cx%3C27%29, but this is just for the third side.