SOLUTION: The measures of two sides of a triangle are 24 inches and 29 inches. If the measure of the third side is x inches, how do I find the range of values for x?

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Question 312200: The measures of two sides of a triangle are 24 inches and 29 inches. If the measure of the third side is x inches, how do I find the range of values for x?
Found 2 solutions by JBarnum, solver91311:
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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memorize the formula a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=c%5E2 then simply plug in and solve
a=24
b=29
find c=x
or
a=x
b=24
c=29
since the problem doesnt tell u which side is the hypotenuse then u have to find both possible values for either a or c

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Any side of any triangle must be larger than the difference of the measures of the other two sides and smaller than the sum of the measures of the other two sides.

John