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? 2 inc…

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Sami Liedes · Answer 1 · 2021-01-05T02:48:49+0000

Answer:

C. 7 inches

Explanation:

The Obtuse Triangle Inequality Theorem: c^2 > a^2 + b^2.

14^2 > 12^2 + b^2.

196 > 144 + b^2.

so b < 52. and the square root of 52 is 7.

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