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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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the answer is 7 or C on edge

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The answer is 26, because the greatest the side of a triangle can be is the sum of the two lengths. (12+14=26)
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