Triangle Inequality Theorem Possible Values of x

Learn how to use the triangle inequality theorem to find possible values of x in this video math tutorial by Mario's Math Tutoring. We discuss what is the triangle inequality theorem as well as solve an algebraic problem given 3 sides of a triangle.

0:10 What is the Triangle Inequality Theorem?
0:53 How to write 3 Inequalities to solve for x
2:48 How to Plot Inequality Solutions on Number Line
3:37 How to Identify the Solution
3:55 How to write the compound Inequality that describes the Solution

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