Solve the Problem $3 \mathrm{~cm}$ Shorter Than the Base $x$ the Other Side Is

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-One side of a triangle is $3 \mathrm{~cm}$ shorter than the base, $x$ . The other side is $5 \mathrm{~cm}$ longer than the base. What lengths of the base will allow the perimeter of the triangle to be at least $35 \mathrm{~cm}$ ?

A) $x \leq 16$
B) $x \geq 11$
C) $x>8$
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