Question

The side lengths of a triangle are 11.3 centimeters, 14.7 centimeters, and x centimeters. The perimeter of the
triangle is less than 44 centimeters. Write and solve an inequality to find the possible values of x.

Answer 1

The perimeter of a triangle is the sum of all its side lengths

11.3 + 14.7 + x < 44

Combine like terms

26 + x < 44

Subtract 26 from both sides.

x < 18