A designer is working on a wooden puzzle that is in the shape of an equilateral triangle. He only has a total of 26 inches of wood to use, but he wants each side to be at least five inches. Which of the following systems correctly describe the possible side lengths (s) of the puzzle?

A designer is working on a wooden puzzle that is in the shape of an equilateral triangle He only has a total of 26 inches of wood to use but he wants each side class=

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The first option is correct due to the fact that the sides must be greater than 5, but the 3 of them together must be less than 26. 

A designer is working on a wooden puzzle that is in the shape of an equilateral triangle. He only has a total of 26 inches of wood to use, but he wants each side to be at least five inches. Which of the following systems correctly describe the possible side lengths (s) of the puzzle?