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The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.
5-5 The Triangle Inequality
Is it possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths? If not, explain why not.
1. 5 cm, 7 cm, 10 cm
SOLUTION:
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

Yes; 5 + 7 > 10, 5 + 10 > 7, and 7 + 10 > 5
ANSWER:
Yes; 5 + 7 > 10, 5 + 10 > 7, and 7 + 10 > 5
2. 3 in., 4 in., 8 in.
SOLUTION:
No;
. The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.
ANSWER:
No;
3. 6 m, 14 m, 10 m
SOLUTION:
Yes; 6 + 14 > 10, 6 + 10 > 14, and 10 + 14 > 6 .
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

ANSWER:
Yes; 6 + 14 > 10, 6 + 10 > 14, and 10 + 14 > 6
4. MULTIPLE CHOICE If the measures of two sides of a triangle are 5 yards and 9 yards, what is the least possible measure of the third side if the measure is an integer?
A 4 yd
B 5 yd
C 6 yd
D 14 yd
SOLUTION:
Let x represents the length of the third side. Next, set up and solve each of the three triangle inequalities.
5 + 9 > x, 5 + x > 9, and 9 + x > 5
That is, 14 > x, x > 4, and x > –4. Notice that x > –4 is always true for any whole number measure for x.
Combining the two remaining inequalities, the range of values that fit both inequalities is x > 4 and x < 14, which can be written as 4 < x < 14. So, the least possible measure of the third side could be 5 yd. The correct option is B.
ANSWER:
B
PROOF Write a two-column proof.
5. Given:
Prove:

ANSWER:
Yes; 6 + 14 > 10, 6 + 10 > 14, and 10 + 14 > 6
4. MULTIPLE CHOICE If the measures of two sides of a triangle are 5 yards and 9 yards, what is the least possible measure of the third side if the measure is an integer?
A 4 yd
B 5 yd
C 6 yd
D 14 yd

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SOLUTION:
Let x represents the length of the third side. Next, set up and solve each

SOLUTION:
Think backwards when considering this proof. Notice that what you are trying to prove is an inequality statement. However, it isn't exactly related to , except for instead of side being used, it is
Since it is given that
, you can easily use this in a substitution step.
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Given:

SOLUTION:
Think backwards when considering this proof. Notice that what you are
5-5 The Triangle Inequality trying to prove is an inequality statement. However, it isn't exactly related to , except for instead of side being used, it is
Since it is given that
, you can easily use this in a substitution step.

Given:
Prove: YZ + ZW > XW

1. (Given)
2. XW = YW (Def. of segments)
3. YZ + ZW > YW ( Inequal. Thm.)
4. YZ + ZW > XW (Subst.)
Is it possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths? If not, explain why not.
6. 4 ft, 9 ft, 15 ft
SOLUTION:
No;
. The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.
ANSWER:
No;

Statements (Reasons)
1.
(Given)
2. XW = YW (Def. of segments)
3. YZ + ZW > YW ( Inequal. Thm.)
4. YZ + ZW > XW (Substitution Property.)

7. 11 mm, 21 mm, 16 mm
SOLUTION:
Yes; 11 + 21 > 16, 11 + 16 > 21, and 16 + 21 > 11 .
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

ANSWER:
Given:
Prove: YZ + ZW > XW

ANSWER:
Yes; 11 + 21 > 16, 11 + 16 > 21, and 16 + 21 > 11
8. 9.9 cm, 1.1 cm, 8.2 cm
SOLUTION:
No;
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

Statements (Reasons)
1.
(Given)
2. XW = YW (Def. of segments)
3. YZ + ZW > YW ( Inequal. Thm.)
4. YZ + ZW > XW (Subst.)

ANSWER:
No;
9. 2.1 in., 4.2 in., 7.9 in.
SOLUTION:
No;
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

Is it possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths? If not, explain why not.
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SOLUTION:

No;
. The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

ANSWER:
No;
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10.

No;
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.
ANSWER:
5-5 The Triangle Inequality
No;

than the length of the third side.
ANSWER:
Yes;
Find the range for the measure of the third side of a triangle given the measures of two sides.
12. 4 ft, 8 ft

10.
SOLUTION:
No;

The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle

must be greater than the length of the third side.
ANSWER:
No;

SOLUTION:
Let n represent the length of the third side.

According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the other two sides.

If n is the largest side, then n must be less than 4 + 8. Therefore, n < 12.
If n is not the largest side, then 8 is the largest and 8 must be less than 4
+ n. Therefore, 4 < n.

11.

Combining these two inequalities, we get 4 < n < 12.
SOLUTION:
Yes;
The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the length of the third side.

ANSWER:
4 ft < n < 12 ft
13. 5 m, 11 m

ANSWER:

SOLUTION:
Let n represent the length of the third side.

Yes;

Find the range for the measure of the third side of a triangle given the measures of two sides.
12. 4 ft, 8 ft
SOLUTION:
Let n represent the length of the third side.

According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the other two sides.

If n is the largest side, then n must be less than 4 + 8. Therefore, n < 12.
If n is not the largest side, then 8 is the largest and 8 must be less than 4
+ n. Therefore, 4 < n. eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero

Combining these two inequalities, we get 4 < n < 12.

According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the other two sides.

If n is the largest side, then n must be less than 5 +11. Therefore, n < 16.
If n is not the largest side, then 11 is the largest and 11 must be less than
5 + n. Therefore, 6 < n.

Combining these two inequalities, we get 6 < n < 16.
ANSWER:
6 m < n < 16 m
14. 2.7 cm, 4.2 cm
SOLUTION:
Let n represent the length of the third side.

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According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the largest side cannot be

Combining these two inequalities, we get 5.4 < n < 13.

Combining these two inequalities, we get 6 < n < 16.

ANSWER:
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6 m < n < 16 m
14. 2.7 cm, 4.2 cm

ANSWER:
5.4 in. < n < 13 in.
16.

SOLUTION:
Let n represent the length of the third side.

SOLUTION:
Let n represent the length of the third side.

According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the other two sides.

According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the other two sides.

If n is the largest side, then n must be less than 2.7 + 4.2. Therefore, n <
6.9.
If n is not the largest side, then 4.2 is the largest and 4.2 must be less than 2.7 + n. Therefore, 1.5 < n.

If n is the largest side, then n must be less than

. Therefore,

.

If n is not the largest side, then

Combining these two inequalities, we get 1.5 < n < 6.9.

than

. Therefore,

is the largest and

must be less

.

ANSWER:
1.5 cm < n < 6.9 cm

Combining these two inequalities, we get

.

15. 3.8 in., 9.2 in.
SOLUTION:
Let n represent the length of the third side.

ANSWER:

According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the other two sides.

If n is the largest side, then n must be less than 3.8 + 9.2. Therefore, n <
13.
If n is not the largest side, then 9.2 is the largest and 9.2 must be less than 3.8 + n. Therefore, 5.4 < n.

17.
SOLUTION:
Let n represent the length of the third side.

Combining these two inequalities, we get 5.4 < n < 13.

According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the other two sides.

ANSWER:
5.4 in. < n < 13 in.

If n is the largest side, then n must be less than
< .
If n is not the largest side, then is the largest and

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16.

than

. Therefore,

. Therefore, n must be less

.

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SOLUTION:

Combining these two inequalities, we get

.

ANSWER:

ANSWER:

5-5 The Triangle Inequality
PROOF Write a two-column proof.
18. Given:
Prove:

17.
SOLUTION:
Let n represent the length of the third side.

According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the other two sides.

If n is the largest side, then n must be less than
< .
If n is not the largest side, then is the largest and than . Therefore,

. Therefore, n must be less

.

Combining these two inequalities, we get

.

ANSWER:

PROOF Write a two-column proof.
18. Given:
Prove:

SOLUTION:
The key to this proof is to figure out some way to get BC=BD so that you can substitute one in for the other using the Triangle Inequality
Theorem. Consider the given statement, if two angles of a triangle are eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero congruent, what kind of triangle is it and , therefore, how do you know that BC must equal BD?

SOLUTION:
The key to this proof is to figure out some way to get BC=BD so that you can substitute one in for the other using the Triangle Inequality
Theorem. Consider the given statement, if two angles of a triangle are congruent, what kind of triangle is it and , therefore, how do you know that BC must equal BD?

Proof:
Statements (Reasons)
1.
(Given)
2.
(Converse of Isosceles Thm.)
3. BC = BD (Def. of segments)
4. AB + AD > BD ( Inequality Thm.)
5. AB + AD > BC (Substitution Property.)
ANSWER:
Proof:
Statements (Reasons)
1.
(Given)
2.
(Conv. Isos. Thm.)
3. BC = BD (Def. of segments)
4. AB + AD > BD ( Inequal. Thm.)
5. AB + AD > BC (Subst.)
19. Given:
Prove: KJ +KL> LM

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Statements (Reasons)
1.
(Given)
2. JL = LM (Def. of segments)
3. KJ + KL > JL ( Inequal. Thm.)
4. KJ + KL > LM (Subst.)

2. (Conv. Isos. Thm.)
3. BC = BD (Def. of segments)
4. AB + AD > BD ( Inequal. Thm.)
5-5 The Triangle Inequality
5. AB + AD > BC (Subst.)

ALGEBRA Determine the possible values of x.

19. Given:
Prove: KJ +KL> LM

20.
SOLUTION:
Think backwards when considering this proof. Notice that what you are trying to prove is an inequality statement. However, it isn't exactly related to , except for instead of side being used, it is
Since it is given that
, you can easily use this in a substitution step Proof:
Statements (Reasons)
1.
(Given)
2. JL = LM (Def. of segments)
3. KJ + KL > JL ( Inequality Thm.)
4. KJ + KL > LM (Substitution Property)
ANSWER:
Proof:
Statements (Reasons)
1.
(Given)
2. JL = LM (Def. of segments)
3. KJ + KL > JL ( Inequal. Thm.)
4. KJ + KL > LM (Subst.)
ALGEBRA Determine the possible values of x.

SOLUTION:
Set up and solve each of the three triangle inequalities.

Notice that

is always true for any whole number measure for

x.The range of values that would be true for the other two inequalities is and
, which can be written as
.
ANSWER:
6 < x < 17

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SOLUTION:
Set up and solve each of the three triangle inequalities.

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and

, which can be written as

.
ANSWER:

ANSWER:
5-5 The x < 17
6 < Triangle Inequality

21.
SOLUTION:
Set up and solve each of the three triangle inequalities.

22. DRIVING Takoda wants to take the most efficient route from his house to a soccer tournament at The Sportsplex. He can take County Line
Road or he can take Highway 4 and then Route 6 to the get to The
Sportsplex.
a. Which of the two possible routes is the shortest? Explain your reasoning. b. Suppose Takoda always drives below the speed limit. If the speed limit on County Line Road is 30 miles per hour and on both Highway 4 and
Route 6 it is 55 miles per hour, which route will be faster? Explain.

Notice that

is always true for any whole number measure for

x. Combining the two remaining inequalities, the range of values that fit both inequalities is

and

, which can be written as

.
ANSWER:

22. DRIVING Takoda wants to take the most efficient route from his house to a soccer tournament at The Sportsplex. He can take County Line
Road or he can take Highway 4 and then Route 6 to the get to The
Sportsplex.

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SOLUTION:
a. County Line Road; sample answer: In a triangle, the sum of two of the sides is always greater than the third side, so the sum of the distance on
Highway 4 and the distance on Route 6 is greater than the distance on
County Line Road. Or you can add the distances using Highway 4 and
Route 6 and compare their sum to the 30 miles of County Line Road.
Since 47 miles is greater than 30 miles, County Line Road is the shortest distance. b. Highway 4 to Route 6; sample answer: Since Takoda drives below the
30 mph speed limit on County Line Road and the distance is 30 miles, it will take him about 30/30 = 1 hour to get to The Sportsplex. He has to drive 47 miles on Highway 4 and Route 6, and the speed limit is 55 miles per hour, so it will take him 45/55 = 0.85 hour or about 51 minutes. The route on Highway 4 and Route 6 will take less time than the route on
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County Line Road.
ANSWER:

b. Highway 4 to Route 6; sample answer: Since Takoda drives below the
30 mph speed limit on County Line Road and the distance is 30 miles, it will take him Inequality
5-5 The Triangleabout 30/30 = 1 hour to get to The Sportsplex. He has to drive 47 miles on Highway 4 and Route 6, and the speed limit is 55 miles per hour, so it will take him 45/55 = 0.85 hour or about 51 minutes. The route on Highway 4 and Route 6 will take less time than the route on
County Line Road.
ANSWER:
a. County Line Road; sample answer: In a triangle, the sum of two of the sides is always greater than the third side, so the sum of the distance on
Highway 4 and the distance on Route 6 is greater than the distance on
County Line Road.
b. Highway 4 to Route 6; sample answer: Since Takoda can drive 30 miles per hour on County Line Road and the distance is 30 miles, it will take him 1 hour. He has to drive 47 miles on Highway 4 and Route 6, and the speed limit is 55 miles per hour, so it will take him 0.85 hour or about
51 minutes. The route on Highway 4 and Route 6 will take less time than the route on County Line Road.
PROOF Write a two-column proof.
23. PROOF Write a two-column proof.
Given: ΔABC
Prove: AC + BC > AB (Triangle Inequality Theorem)
(Hint: Draw auxiliary segment
, so that C is between B and D and
.)

SOLUTION:
Proof:
Statements (Reasons)
1. Construct so that C is between B and D and
. (Ruler
Postulate)
2. CD = AC (Definition of congruence)
3.
(Isosceles Triangle Theorem)
4. m CAD = m ADC (Definition. of congruence angles )
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6. m BAC + m ADC = m BAD (Substitution)
7. m ADC < m BAD (Definition of inequality)
8. AB < BD (Angle–Side Relationships in Triangles)

1. Construct so that C is between B and D and
. (Ruler
Postulate)
2. CD = AC (Definition of congruence)
3.
(Isosceles Triangle Theorem)
4. m CAD = m ADC (Definition. of congruence angles )
5. m BAC + m CAD = m BAD ( Addition Postulate)
6. m BAC + m ADC = m BAD (Substitution)
7. m ADC < m BAD (Definition of inequality)
8. AB < BD (Angle–Side Relationships in Triangles)
9. BD = BC + CD (Segment Addition Postulate)
10. AB < BC + CD (Substitution)
11. AB < BC + AC (Substitution (Steps 2, 10))
ANSWER:
Proof:
Statements (Reasons)
1. Construct so that C is between B and D and
Post.)
2. CD = AC (Def. of )
3.
(Isos. Thm)
4. m CAD = m ADC (Def. of s )
5. m BAC + m CAD = m BAD ( Add. Post.)
6. m BAC + m ADC = m BAD (Subst.)
7. m ADC < m BAD (Def. of inequality)
8. AB < BD (Angle–Side Relationships in Triangles)
9. BD = BC + CD (Seg. Add. Post.)
10. AB < BC + CD (Subst.)
11. AB < BC + AC (Subst. (Steps 2, 10))

.(Ruler

24. SCHOOL When Toya goes from science class to math class, she usually stops at her locker. The distance from her science classroom to her locker is 90 feet, and the distance from her locker to her math classroom is 110 feet. What are the possible distances from science class to math class if she takes the hallway that goes directly between the two classrooms? Page 8

SOLUTION:

7. m ADC < m BAD (Def. of inequality)
8. AB < BD (Angle–Side Relationships in Triangles)
9. BD = BC + CD (Seg. Add. Post.)
10. AB < BC + CD (Subst.)
5-5 TheAB < BC +Inequality (Steps 2, 10))
11. Triangle AC (Subst.
24. SCHOOL When Toya goes from science class to math class, she usually stops at her locker. The distance from her science classroom to her locker is 90 feet, and the distance from her locker to her math classroom is 110 feet. What are the possible distances from science class to math class if she takes the hallway that goes directly between the two classrooms? Combining these two inequalities, we get 20 < n < 200. So, the distance is greater than 20 ft and less than 200 ft.
ANSWER:
The distance is greater than 20 ft and less than 200 ft.
Find the range of possible measures of x if each set of expressions represents measures of the sides of a triangle.
25. x, 4, 6
SOLUTION:
According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the other two sides.

If x is the largest side, then x must be less than 4 + 6. Therefore, x < 4+6 or x 6 or x > 2.

Combining these two inequalities, we get 2 < x 20.

SOLUTION:
According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the other two sides.

If x is the largest side, then x must be less than 8 + 12. Therefore, x < 8 +
12 or x < 20.
If x is not the largest side, then 12 is the largest and 12 must be less than
8 + x. Therefore, 8 + x >12 or x > 4.

Combining these two inequalities, we get 20 < n < 200. So, the distance is greater than 20 ft and less than 200 ft.
ANSWER:
The distance is greater than 20 ft and less than 200 ft.
Find the range of possible measures of x if each set of expressions represents measures of the sides of a triangle.
25. x, 4, 6
SOLUTION:
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If x is the largest side, then x must be less than 4 + 6. Therefore, x < 4+6 or x 4.

Combining these two inequalities, we get 4 < x 0.
ANSWER:
x >0
30. x, 2x + 1, x + 4
SOLUTION:
Set up and solve each of the three triangle inequalities.

29. x + 2, x + 4, x + 6
SOLUTION:
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Notice that and are always true for any whole number measure for x. So, the only required inequality is x > 0.

ANSWER:

ANSWER:
5-5 The Triangle Inequality x >0
31. Drama Club Anthony and Catherine are working on a ramp up to the stage for the drama club's next production. Anthony's sketch of the ramp is shown below. Catherine is concerned about the measurements and thinks they should recheck the measures before they start cutting the wood. Is Catherine's concern valid? Explain your reasoning.

30. x, 2x + 1, x + 4
SOLUTION:
Set up and solve each of the three triangle inequalities.

SOLUTION:
Yes; sample answer: The measurements on the drawing do not form a triangle. According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third side. The lengths in the drawing are 1 ft, ft, and ft. Since

, the triangle is impossible. They should recalculate their measurements before they cut the wood.

ANSWER:
Yes; sample answer: The measurements on the drawing do not form a triangle. According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third side. The lengths in the drawing are 1 ft, ft, and ft. Since

is always true for any whole number measure for

Notice that x and

is always true. So, the required inequality is

.

ANSWER:

31. Drama Club Anthony and Catherine are working on a ramp up to the stage for the drama club's next eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero production. Anthony's sketch of the ramp is shown below. Catherine is concerned about the measurements and thinks they should recheck the measures before they start cutting the wood. Is Catherine's concern valid? Explain your reasoning.

, the triangle is impossible. They should recalculate their measurements before they cut the wood.
32. Biking Aisha is riding her bike to the park and can take one of two routes. The most direct route from her house is to take Main Street, but it is safer to take Route 3 and then turn right on Clay Road as shown. The additional distance she will travel if she takes Route 3 to Clay Road is between what two number of miles?

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lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third side. The lengths in the drawing are 1 ft, ft, and ft. Since

distance she will travel if she takes Route 3 to Clay Road is between 0 and 12 miles.
ANSWER:
0 and 12

the triangle
5-5 The Triangle, Inequality is impossible. They should recalculate their measurements before they cut the wood.
32. Biking Aisha is riding her bike to the park and can take one of two routes. The most direct route from her house is to take Main Street, but it is safer to take Route 3 and then turn right on Clay Road as shown. The additional distance she will travel if she takes Route 3 to Clay Road is between what two number of miles?

33. DESIGN Carlota designed an awning that she and her friends could take to the beach. Carlota decides to cover the top of the awning with material that will drape 6 inches over the front. What length of material should she buy to use with her design so that it covers the top of the awning, including the drape, when the supports are open as far as possible?
Assume that the width of the material is sufficient to cover the awning.

SOLUTION:
The distance from Aisha's house to the park via Main St. represents the third side of a triangle. From the Triangle Inequality Theorem the length of this side must also be greater than 7.5 – 6 or 1.5 miles and must be less than 6 + 7.5 or 13.5 miles. Therefore, the distance d from her house to the park via Main St. can be represented by 1.5 < d < 13.5. The distance to the park by taking Route 3 to Clay Road is 7.5 + 6 or 13.5 miles. The least additional number of miles she would travel would be greater than 13.5 -13.5 or 0. The greatest number of additional miles she would travel would be less than 13.5 - 1.5 or 12. Therefore, the additional distance she will travel if she takes Route 3 to Clay Road is between 0 and 12 miles.

SOLUTION:
Let x be the length of the material needed.

According to the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the largest side cannot be greater than the sum of the other two sides.

If x is the largest side, then x must be less than 4 + 3. Therefore, n < 7.
Since the material will drape 6 inches or 0.5 feet over the front, the minimum length of material she should buy is 7 + 0.5 or 7.5 feet at the most. ANSWER:
0 and 12
33. DESIGN Carlota designed an awning that she and her friends could take to the beach. Carlota decides to cover the top of the awning with material that will drape 6 inches over the front. What length of material should she buy to use with her design so that it covers the top of the awning, including the drape, when the supports are open as far as possible?
Assume that the width of the material is sufficient to cover the awning.

ANSWER:
She should buy no more than 7.5 ft.
ESTIMATION Without using a calculator, determine if it is possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths. Explain.
34.

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SOLUTION:
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Estimate each side length by comparing the values to perfect squares. 12

Since

,

.

SOLUTION:
Estimate each side length by comparing the values to perfect squares.

most.

ANSWER:
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She should buy no more than 7.5 ft.

Since

,

.

is between
ESTIMATION Without using a calculator, determine if it is possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths. Explain.

Since

and

. Since

,

= 1 and

= 2,

.

.

5.9 > 2.9 + 1.5, so it is not possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths.

34.
SOLUTION:
Estimate each side length by comparing the values to perfect squares.

ANSWER:

Since

,

.

is between
Since

and

. Since

,

= 1 and

= 2,

.

. So,

.

. So,

or 2, and

since

.

SOLUTION:
Estimate each side length by comparing the values to perfect squares.

,

since it is between

or 1 and

35.

ANSWER: since

,

since it is between

5.9 > 2.9 + 1.5, so it is not possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths.

No;

since

No;

or 1 and

or 2, and

Since

since

.

, then

.

Also, since

.

, then

35.

And since

9.9 < 6.9 + 8.1, so yes, it is possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths.

SOLUTION:
Estimate each side length by comparing the values to perfect squares.

Since

, then

.

Also, since

ANSWER:
.

, then

Yes.

And since

since since eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero

ANSWER:

since

, and

. 6.9 + 8.1 > 9.9, so it is possible.

36.
SOLUTION:
Estimate each side length by comparing the values to perfect squares.

Since

since

,

.

, then

9.9 < 6.9 + 8.1, so yes, it is possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths.

Yes.

.

, then

,

since

, and

Also, since

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.

, then
, then

.

Since

,

.

5.9 > 2.9 + 1.5, so it is not possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths.
5-5 The Triangle Inequality

ANSWER:

Yes.

since

since

No;
. So,

, and

36.

,

since it is between

since

. 6.9 + 8.1 > 9.9, so it is possible.

since

ANSWER:

,

or 1 and

or 2, and

since

SOLUTION:
Estimate each side length by comparing the values to perfect squares.

.

Since

35.

Also, since

.

Also, since

, then

.

ANSWER:

.

, then

.

4.9< 3.9 + 1.9, so yes, it is possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths.

, then

, then

And since

SOLUTION:
Estimate each side length by comparing the values to perfect squares.
Since

since

Yes.

And since

.

, then

9.9 < 6.9 + 8.1, so yes, it is possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths. ANSWER:

Yes.

since

,

since

, and

. 6.9 + 8.1 > 9.9, so it is possible.

since
36.

SOLUTION:
Estimate each side length by comparing the values to perfect squares.

.

, then

Also, since

, then
, then

.

, and

37.

.
SOLUTION:
Estimate each side length by comparing the values to perfect squares.

.

, then , then

And since

.
.

, then

11.1> 2.1 + 5.1 so no, it is not possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths.

.

And since

since

,

since
.
1.9 + 3.9 > 4.9, so it is possible.

Since
Also, since

Since

.

, then

4.9< 3.9 + 1.9, so yes, it is possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths. eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero
ANSWER:

ANSWER: since

No; since 11.1.

,
. So, 2.1 + 5.1

since

, and

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ALGEBRA Determine whether the given coordinates are the

since

Yes.

since

,

, and

since
.
1.9 Triangle Inequality
5-5 The+ 3.9 > 4.9, so it is possible.

37.

.
SOLUTION:
Estimate each side length by comparing the values to perfect squares.

We can algebraically prove that the given coordinates form a triangle by proving that the length of the longest side is greater than the sum of the two shorter sides. has endpoints X(1,–3) and Y(6, 1).
Use the distance formula.

Since
Also, since

.

, then , then

And since

.

.

, then

11.1> 2.1 + 5.1 so no, it is not possible to form a triangle with the given side lengths.

has endpoints Y(6, 1) and Z(2, 2).

ANSWER: since

No; since

,
. So, 2.1 + 5.1

since

, and

11.1.
ALGEBRA Determine whether the given coordinates are the vertices of a triangle. Explain.
38. X(1, –3), Y(6, 1), Z(2, 2)

has endpoints Z(2, 2) and X(1, –3).

SOLUTION:
We can graphically show that given coordinates form a triangle by graphing them, as shown below.

Here, XY + YZ > XZ, XY + XZ > YZ, and XZ + YZ > XY.
So, the answer is “Yes”.
ANSWER:
Yes; XY + YZ > XZ, XY + XZ > YZ, and XZ + YZ > XY
39. F(–4, 3), G(3, –3), H(4, 6)

We can algebraically prove that the given coordinates form a triangle by proving that the length of the longest side is greater than the sum of the eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero two shorter sides. has endpoints X(1,–3) and Y(6, 1).
Use the distance formula.

SOLUTION:
We can graphically show that given coordinates form a triangle by graphing them, as shown below.

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ANSWER:
Yes; XY + YZ > XZ, XY + XZ > YZ, and XZ + YZ > XY
5-5 The Triangle Inequality
39. F(–4, 3), G(3, –3), H(4, 6)
SOLUTION:
We can graphically show that given coordinates form a triangle by graphing them, as shown below.

has endpoints H(4, 6) and F(–4, 3).

Here, FG + GH > FH, FG + FH > GH, and GH + FH > FG .
So, the answer is “Yes”.
ANSWER:
Yes; FG + GH > FH, FG + FH > GH, and GH + FH > FG

We can algebraically prove that the given coordinates form a triangle by proving that the length of the longest side is greater than the sum of the two shorter sides. has endpoints F(–4,3) and G(3, 3).
Use the distance formula.

40. J(–7, –1), K(9, –5), L(21, –8)
SOLUTION:

We can graphically determine if the given coordinates form a triangle by graphing them, as shown below.

has endpoints G(3, 3) and H(4, 6).

has endpoints H(4, 6) and F(–4, 3).

eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero

We can algebraically prove that the these three points are collinear and therefore, by showing that the sum of the two shorter segments is equal to the longest segment. has endpoints J(–7,–1) and K(9, –5).
Use the distance formula.

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We can algebraically prove that the these three points are collinear and therefore, by showing that the sum of the two shorter segments is equal to the longest segment.
5-5 The Triangle Inequality has endpoints J(–7,–1) and K(9, –5).
Use the distance formula.

41. Q(2, 6), R(6, 5), S(1, 2)
SOLUTION:
We can graphically determine if the given coordinates form a triangle by graphing them, as shown below.

has endpoints K(9, –5) and L(21, –8).
We can algebraically prove that the given coordinates form a triangle by proving that the length of one of the sides equals zero.
Use the distance formula. has endpoints Q(2,6) and R(6, 5).

has endpoints L(21, –8) and J(–7, –1).

has endpoints R(6, 5) and S(1, 2).

Here JK + KL = JL. You can also confirm this by using your calculator.
Compute
So, the answer is “No”.

to confirm that it equals 0.

ANSWER:
No; JK + KL = JL

has endpoints S(1, 2) and Q(2, 6).

41. Q(2, 6), R(6, 5), S(1, 2)
SOLUTION:
We can graphically determine if the given coordinates form a triangle by graphing them, as shown below. eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero

Yes;
ANSWER:
Yes;

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angles opposite the noncongruent sides of a pair of triangles that have two pairs of congruent legs.
5-5 The Triangle Inequality

SOLUTION:
a. Using a ruler, compass, or drawing tool, make sure that and , in each of the triangle pairs made.

Yes;
ANSWER:
Yes;
42. MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS In this problem, you will use inequalities to make comparisons between the sides and angles of two triangles. a. GEOMETRIC Draw three pairs of triangles that have two pairs of congruent sides and one pair of sides that is not congruent. Mark each pair of congruent sides. Label each triangle pair ABC and DEF, where and
.
b. TABULAR Copy the table below. Measure and record the values of
BC, m A, EF, and m D for each triangle pair.

c. VERBAL Make a conjecture about the relationship between the angles opposite the noncongruent sides of a pair of triangles that have two pairs of congruent legs.
SOLUTION:
a. Using a ruler, compass, or drawing tool, make sure that and , in each of the triangle pairs made.

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b. Use a protractor and ruler to carefully measure the indicated lengths and angle measures in the table below. Look for a pattern when Page 18 comparing to
.

c. Sample answer: The angle opposite the longer of the two noncongruent sides is greater than the angle opposite the shorter of the two noncongruent sides.
5-5 The Triangle Inequality

ANSWER:
a.

b. Use a protractor and ruler to carefully measure the indicated lengths and angle measures in the table below. Look for a pattern when comparing to
.

c. Sample answer: The angle opposite the longer of the two noncongruent sides is greater than the angle opposite the shorter of the two noncongruent sides.
ANSWER:
a.

b. eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero

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5-5 The Triangle Inequality
b.

c. Sample answer: The angle opposite the longer of the two noncongruent sides is greater than the angle opposite the shorter of the two noncongruent sides.
43. CHALLENGE What is the range of possible perimeters for figure
ABCDE if AC = 7 and DC = 9? Explain your reasoning.

SOLUTION:
The perimeter is greater than 36 and less than 64. Sample answer: From the diagram we know that and
, and because vertical angles are congruent, so . Using the Triangle Inequality Theorem, if 9 is the longest length of the triangle, then the minimum length of or is 9 – 7 = 2. If or is the longest length of the triangle, then the maximum value is
9+7=16. Therefore, the minimum value of the total perimeter, p, of the two triangles is greater than 2(2 + 7 + 9) or 36, and the maximum value of the perimeter is less than 2(16 + 7 + 9) or 64 or, expressed as an inequality, .
ANSWER:
The perimeter is greater than 36 and less than 64. Sample answer: From the diagram we know that and
, and because vertical angles are congruent, eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero so . Using the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the minimum value of AB and ED is 2 and the maximum value is 16. Therefore, the minimum value of the perimeter is greater than 2(2 + 7 + 9) or 36, and

c. Sample answer: The angle opposite the longer of the two noncongruent sides is greater than the angle opposite the shorter of the two noncongruent sides.
43. CHALLENGE What is the range of possible perimeters for figure
ABCDE if AC = 7 and DC = 9? Explain your reasoning.

SOLUTION:
The perimeter is greater than 36 and less than 64. Sample answer: From the diagram we know that and
, and because vertical angles are congruent, so . Using the Triangle Inequality Theorem, if 9 is the longest length of the triangle, then the minimum length of or is 9 – 7 = 2. If or is the longest length of the triangle, then the maximum value is
9+7=16. Therefore, the minimum value of the total perimeter, p, of the two triangles is greater than 2(2 + 7 + 9) or 36, and the maximum value of the perimeter is less than 2(16 + 7 + 9) or 64 or, expressed as an inequality, .
ANSWER:
The perimeter is greater than 36 and less than 64. Sample answer: From the diagram we know that and
, and because vertical angles are congruent, so . Using the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the minimum value of AB and ED is 2 and the maximum value is 16. Therefore, the minimum value of the perimeter is greater than 2(2 + 7 + 9) or 36, and the maximum value of the perimeter is less than 2(16 + 7 + 9) or 64.
44. REASONING What is the range of lengths of each leg of an isosceles triangle if the measure of the base is 6 inches? Explain.
SOLUTION:
Each leg must be greater than 3 inches. According to the Triangle
Inequality Theorem, the sum of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the sum of the third side. Therefore. if you consider an Page 20 isosceles triangle with lengths x, x, and 6, we know three inequalities must hold true:
.
Since the last

because vertical angles are congruent, so . Using the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the minimum value of AB and ED is 2 and the maximum value is 16. Therefore, the
5-5 The Triangle Inequality minimum value of the perimeter is greater than 2(2 + 7 + 9) or 36, and the maximum value of the perimeter is less than 2(16 + 7 + 9) or 64.
44. REASONING What is the range of lengths of each leg of an isosceles triangle if the measure of the base is 6 inches? Explain.
SOLUTION:
Each leg must be greater than 3 inches. According to the Triangle
Inequality Theorem, the sum of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the sum of the third side. Therefore. if you consider an isosceles triangle with lengths x, x, and 6, we know three inequalities must hold true:
.
Since the last two inequalities are the same, we will only consider the solutions of the first two.

Each leg must be greater than 3 inches. Sample answer: When you use the Triangle Inequality Theorem to find the minimum leg length, the solution is greater than 3 inches. When you use it to find the maximum leg length, the inequality is 0 < 6, which is always true. Therefore, there is no maximum length.
45. WRITING IN MATH Explain the process you use to find the minimum and maximum values of a side of a triangle if you are given the measures of the other two sides.
SOLUTION:
Sample answer: The Triangle Inequality Theorem states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the length of the third side. Therefore, for a triangle with side lengths a, b, and c, we know that each of the following statements would have to be true: a
+ b > c, a + c > b, and b + c > a. If any of these inequalities is false, then these three lengths cannot form a triangle.

For example, consider the side lengths of 4, 7, and 11. Write and simplify three inequalities comparing these three sides:

Since 6 >0 is always true, the solution for the lengths of the legs of the isosceles triangle is greater than 3. There is no maximum value.

ANSWER:
Each leg must be greater than 3 inches. Sample answer: When you use the Triangle Inequality Theorem to find the minimum leg length, the solution is greater than 3 inches. When you use it to find the maximum leg length, the inequality is 0 < 6, which is always true. Therefore, there is no maximum length.
45. WRITING IN MATH Explain the process you use to find the minimum and maximum values of a side of a triangle if you are given the measures of the other two sides.
SOLUTION:
Sample answer: The Triangle Inequality Theorem states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the length of the third side. Therefore, for a triangle with side lengths a, b, and c, we know that each of the following statements would have to be true: a
+ b > c, a + c > b, and b + c > a. If any of these inequalities is false, then eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero these three lengths cannot form a triangle.

For example, consider the side lengths of 4, 7, and 11. Write and simplify

Since

, then these three sides cannot form a triangle.

ANSWER:
Sample answer: The Triangle Inequality Theorem states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is always greater than the length of the third side. Therefore, for a triangle with side lengths a, b, and c, we know that each of the following statements would have to be true: a
+ b > c, a + c > b, and b + c > a. If any of these inequalities is false, then these three lengths cannot form a triangle.

46. CHALLENGE The sides of an isosceles triangle are whole numbers, and its perimeter is 30 units. What is the probability that the triangle is equilateral? SOLUTION:
Let x be the length of the congruent sides of an isosceles triangle. Based on the Triangle Inequality Theorem and properties of isosceles triangles, 21
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we know that the following inequality can be written and solved:

+ b > c, a + c > b, and b + c > a. If any of these inequalities is false, then these three lengths cannot form a triangle.

5-5 The Triangle Inequality 46. CHALLENGE The sides of an isosceles triangle are whole numbers, and its perimeter is 30 units. What is the probability that the triangle is equilateral? SOLUTION:
Let x be the length of the congruent sides of an isosceles triangle. Based on the Triangle Inequality Theorem and properties of isosceles triangles, we know that the following inequality can be written and solved:

47. OPEN ENDED The length of one side of a triangle is 2 inches. Draw a triangle in which the 2-inch side is the shortest side and one in which the
2-inch side is the longest side. Include side and angle measures on your drawing. SOLUTION:
When drawing your triangles, be sure to choose side lengths that follow the conditions of the Triangle Inequality Theorem. For the triangle where
2 is the longest side length, the other two sides must each be less than 2, however, their sum must be greater than 2. For the triangle where 2 is the shortest side, one of the other sides plus 2 must have a greater sum than the length of the third side. Sample sketches are provided below.

Therefore, based on the given information that the two congruent sides are whole numbers greater than 7.5 and the perimeter of the triangle is
30 units, we can create a list of possible side lengths for this triangle:

* 10,10 10 is equilateral so the probability of the triangle being equilateral is . ANSWER:

47. OPEN ENDED The length of one side of a triangle is 2 inches. Draw a triangle in which the 2-inch side is the shortest side and one in which the
2-inch side is the longest side. Include side and angle measures on your drawing. eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero
SOLUTION:
When drawing your triangles, be sure to choose side lengths that follow

ANSWER:

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a. If your house, the park, and the shopping center are noncollinear, what do you know about the distance from your house to the shopping center?
Explain your reasoning.
b. If the three locations are collinear, what do you know about the distance from your house to the shopping center? Explain your reasoning.

5-5 The Triangle Inequality
ANSWER:

SOLUTION:
a. Sample answer: By the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the distance from my house to the shopping center is greater than

mile and less than

miles.

b. Sample answer: The park (P) can be between my house (H1) and the shopping center (S), which means that the distance from my house to the shopping center is

miles, or my house (H2) can be between the park

(P) and the shopping center (S), which means that the distance from my house to the shopping center is 3/4 mile.

48. WRITING IN MATH Suppose your house is

mile from a park and

the park is 1.5 miles from a shopping center.
a. If your house, the park, and the shopping center are noncollinear, what do you know about the distance from your house to the shopping center?
Explain your reasoning.
b. If the three locations are collinear, what do you know about the distance from your house to the shopping center? Explain your reasoning. eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero

SOLUTION:
a. Sample answer: By the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the distance from

ANSWER:
a. Sample answer: By the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the distance from my house to the shopping center is greater than

mile and less than

miles.
Page
b. Sample answer: The park can be between my house and the shopping23 center, which means that the distance from my house to the shopping

a. Sample answer: By the Triangle Inequality Theorem, the distance from my house to the shopping center is greater than
5-5 The Triangle Inequality miles. mile and less than

center is

miles, or my house can be between the park and the

shopping center, which means that the distance from my house to the shopping center is 3/4 mile.

b. Sample answer: The park can be between my house and the shopping center, which means that the distance from my house to the shopping center is

center, which means that the distance from my house to the shopping

is a median of
49. If statements is not true?

and m

1>m

2, which of the following

miles, or my house can be between the park and the

shopping center, which means that the distance from my house to the shopping center is 3/4 mile. is a median of
49. If statements is not true?

and m

1>m

2, which of the following

A AD = BD
B m ADC = m BDC
C AC > BC
Dm 1>m B
SOLUTION:

A AD = BD
B m ADC = m BDC
C AC > BC
Dm 1>m B
SOLUTION:

A AD = BD This is true because D is the median of
,which means that D is the midpoint of
.
B m ADC = m BDC This is not true because it is given that
.
C AC > BC This is true. Since and we know that
, then
D m 1 > m B This is true, based on the Exterior Angle Theorem. B is the answer.
ANSWER:
B eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero
50. SHORT RESPONSE A high school soccer team has a goal of winning

A AD = BD This is true because D is the median of
,which means that D is the midpoint of
.
B m ADC = m BDC This is not true because it is given that
.
C AC > BC This is true. Since and we know that
, then
D m 1 > m B This is true, based on the Exterior Angle Theorem. B is the answer.
ANSWER:
B
50. SHORT RESPONSE A high school soccer team has a goal of winning at least 75% of their 15 games this season. In the first three weeks, the team has won 5 games. How many more games must the team win to meet their goal?
SOLUTION:
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75% of 15 is 11.25. The number of games should not be in decimals, so 24 the team has to win at least 12 games in this season. They already won 5 games, so they must win 12 – 5 or 7 games to meet their goal.

B is the answer.
ANSWER:
5-5 The Triangle Inequality
B
50. SHORT RESPONSE A high school soccer team has a goal of winning at least 75% of their 15 games this season. In the first three weeks, the team has won 5 games. How many more games must the team win to meet their goal?
SOLUTION:
75% of 15 is 11.25. The number of games should not be in decimals, so the team has to win at least 12 games in this season. They already won 5 games, so they must win 12 – 5 or 7 games to meet their goal.
ANSWER:
7
51. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the statement and its converse below?
Statement: If a polygon is a rectangle, then it has four sides.
Converse: If a polygon has four sides, then it is a rectangle.
F The statement and its converse are both true.
G The statement and its converse are both false. H The statement is true; the converse is false.
J The statement is false; the converse is true.
SOLUTION:
The statement is correct because there exists no contradiction. All rectangles are four-sided polygons.
The converse is false because there exists a contradiction. A trapezoid is a four-sided polygon that is not a rectangle. Thus, H is the answer.
ANSWER:
H
52. SAT/ACT When 7 is subtracted from 14w, the result is z. Which of the following equations represents this statement?
A 7 – 14w = z
B z = 14w + 7
C 7 – z = 14w eSolutions Manual - Powered by Cognero
D z = 14w – 7
E 7 + 14w = 7z

Thus, H is the answer.
ANSWER:
H
52. SAT/ACT When 7 is subtracted from 14w, the result is z. Which of the following equations represents this statement?
A 7 – 14w = z
B z = 14w + 7
C 7 – z = 14w
D z = 14w – 7
E 7 + 14w = 7z
SOLUTION:
A 7 – 14w = z This is not correct because 14w is subtracted from 7, not the other way around.
B z = 14w + 7 This is not correct because 14w and 7 are added, not subtracted. C 7 – z = 14w This is not correct because the difference of 7 and z is considered, not 14w and 7.
D z = 14w – 7 This is correct.
E 7 + 14w = 7z This is not correct because 14w and 7 are added, not subtracted. Thus, the correct answer is D.
ANSWER:
D
State the assumption you would make to start an indirect proof of each statement.
53. If 4y + 17 = 41, then y = 6.
SOLUTION:
In an indirect proof or proof by contradiction, you temporarily assume that what you are trying to prove is false. By showing this assumption to be logically impossible, you prove your assumption false and the original conclusion true. For this problem, assume that or .

y > 6 or y < 6
ANSWER:
y > 6 or y < 6

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54. If two lines are cut by a transversal and a pair of alternate interior angles are congruent, then the two lines are parallel.

Thus, the correct answer is D.
ANSWER:
5-5 The Triangle Inequality
D
State the assumption you would make to start an indirect proof of each statement.
53. If 4y + 17 = 41, then y = 6.
SOLUTION:
In an indirect proof or proof by contradiction, you temporarily assume that what you are trying to prove is false. By showing this assumption to be logically impossible, you prove your assumption false and the original conclusion true. For this problem, assume that or .

y > 6 or y < 6
ANSWER:
y > 6 or y < 6
54. If two lines are cut by a transversal and a pair of alternate interior angles are congruent, then the two lines are parallel.
SOLUTION:
In an indirect proof or proof by contradiction, you temporarily assume that what you are trying to prove is false. By showing this assumption to be logically impossible, you prove your assumption false and the original conclusion true. For this problem, assume that the two lines are not parallel.. The two lines are not parallel.

Carlsbad, California, is about 243 miles. Use the Triangle Inequality
Theorem to find the possible distance between San Jose and Carlsbad.
SOLUTION:
To determine the distance between San Jose and Carlsbad, there are two cases to consider: Case 1 is that the three cities form a triangle with Las
Vegas and Case 2 is that the three cities are collinear.

Case 1: If the three cities form a triangle, then we can use the Triangle
Inequality Theorem to find the possible lengths for the third side.
Let d represent the distance from Carlsbad to San Jose. Based on the
Triangle Inequality Theorem, the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side. Therefore, d + 375 > 243 or d
+ 243 > 375 and combining these inequalities results in the range of value
132 < d

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