Answer:
The possible lengths of the third side is all real numbers greater than 4 inches and less than 20 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
we know that
The Triangle Inequality Theorem. states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third side
Let
x -----> the possible lengths of the third side
Applying the Inequality Theorem
1) 12+8 > x
20 > x
Rewrite
x < 20 in
2) 8+x > 12
x> 12-8
x > 4 in
therefore
4 in < x < 20 in
The possible lengths of the third side is all real numbers greater than 4 inches and less than 20 inches
