# Hard SAT Math Question 22 — Video Explanation | 1600.now

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22

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. If a triangle has side lengths of $8$ and $16$, which inequality represents the possible lengths, $x$, of the third side of the triangle?

A

$x > 8$

B

$x < 24$

C

$x < 8$ or $x > 24$

D

$8 < x < 24$