Question 96185
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triagle must be greater than the third side. If a triagle has one side that is 19 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.
the question is asking for an answer of :
the second side is between_13 3/4_and 19 inches and the 3rd side is between 
_5 1/4_ and _19______.

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One side = 19 inches
3rd side = x
2nd side = 3x-2
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EQUATION:
x + 3x-2 >19
4x > 21
x > 5 1/4 in
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Cheers,
Stan H.