triangle has one side that 16cm and second that 2 cm less than twice the third side

The sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side. If a triangle has one side that is 16cm and the second side that is 2 cm less than twice the third side, what are the possible lengths for the second and third side?
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1st= 16cm

2nd=xcm

3rd= 2x-2 cm,

(2x-2) +x > 16cm

3x-2>16cm

3x>18cm

x>6cm
by Level 2 User (1.1k points)
1st= 16cm
2nd= has to be greater than 6cm
3rd= has be greater than 10cm
by Level 2 User (1.1k points)

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