Homework Help: Algebra

Posted by JAY10 on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 7:06am.

In triangle PQR shown, point S (not shown)is on QR between Q and R. Give one possible value for the length of PS ...Explain your reasoning..

Triangle PQR = 13"
PQ = 6"
QR = 2"
PR = 5"

I need help in figuring this out this triangle with an equation or expression...thank you

Algebra - drwls, Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 7:31am
The length of PS depends upon where S is located between Q and R. Draw the triangle. PS can have any length between PQ and PR. One possible value would be 5.5"

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