The triangle inequality theorem states that the sum of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side. A triangle has side lengths 4x+20, 2x+8, and 7x−11. We are tasked with determining the inequality that represents all possible values of x.
Solution:
Using the triangle inequality theorem, we write three inequalities:
1. Simplify the first inequality:
6x+28>7x−11 28>x−11 x<39
2. Simplify the second inequality:
9x−3>4x+20 5x>23 x>235
3. Simplify the third inequality:
11x+9>2x+8 9x>−1 x>−19
Since x>−19 is less restrictive and x>235 is more restrictive, we use x>235. Combine all inequalities:
235<x<39
Multiply through by 5 to rewrite the inequality in terms of 5x:
23<5x<195
Conclusion: The inequality that represents all possible values of x is:
Answer: D) 23<5x<195
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