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Two sides of an obtuse triangle measure 12 inches and 14 inches. The longest side measures 14 inches. What is the greatest possible whole-number length of the unknown side?
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Two sides of an obtuse triangle measure 12 inches and 14 inches. The longest side measures 14 inches.

What is the greatest possible whole-number length of the unknown side?

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If you add the lengths of two sides, 12 and 14, you will get 28. the third side cannot be greater than or equal to 28. Therefore, the greatest possible whole-number length of the unknown side is 27.
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