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| − | We know from the triangle inequality that the last side, <math>c</math>, fulfills <math>c<5+19=24</math>. Adding <math>5+19</math> to both sides of the inequality, we get <math>c+5+19<48</math>. However, we know that <math>c+5+19</math> is the perimeter of our triangle, so we get <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D) }~48}</math> as our answer. | + | We know from the triangle inequality that the last side, <math>c</math>, fulfills <math>c<5+19=24</math>. Adding <math>5+19</math> to both sides of the inequality, we get <math>c+5+19<48</math>. However, we know that <math>c+5+19</math> is the perimeter of our triangle, so we get <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D)}~48}</math> as our answer. |
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Revision as of 11:30, 30 November 2015
What is the smallest whole number larger than the perimeter of any triangle with a side of length 
and a side of length 
?
Solution
We know from the triangle inequality that the last side, 
, fulfills 
. Adding 
to both sides of the inequality, we get 
. However, we know that 
is the perimeter of our triangle, so we get 
as our answer.
See Also
| 2015 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 7 |
Followed by Problem 9 | |
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