SOLUTION: How would you write an inequality for a problem that says: In the triangle below what values of "m" in centimeters allows the perimeter of the triangle to be less than 100 cm.?

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Question 300638: How would you write an inequality for a problem that says:
In the triangle below what values of "m" in centimeters allows the perimeter of the triangle to be less than 100 cm.?
The three sides of the triangle are:
" (m+15)cm. "
" (2m-5)cm. "
" (3m+6)cm. "
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: Solve the inequality %28m%2B15%29%2B%282m-5%29%2B%283m%2B6%29%3C100 for 'm'

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write an inequality for a problem that says:
In the triangle below what values of "m" in centimeters allows the perimeter of the triangle to be less than 100 cm.?
The three sides of the triangle are:
" (m+15)cm. "
" (2m-5)cm. "
" (3m+6)cm. "
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sum < 100
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m+15 + 2x-5 + 3m+6 < 100
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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