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Question 7 • Mathematics II

A triangle has side lengths measuring 2⁢x+2 ft, x+3 ft, and n ft. Which expression represents the possible values of n , in feet? Express your answer in simplest terms.

Answer
A
x minus 1 is less than n comma n is less than 3 x plus 5
B
n is equal to 3 x plus 5
C
3 x plus 5 is less than n comma n is less than x minus 1
D
n is equal to x minus 1

Explanation

By the triangle inequality, the third side must be greater than the difference of the other two side lengths and less than their sum. Here, the difference is (2x + 2) − (x + 3) = x − 1, and the sum is (2x + 2) + (x + 3) = 3x + 5. Therefore, x − 1 < n < 3x + 5, which is choice A.

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