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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.
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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.
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Revision as of 12:30, 30 November 2015

What is the smallest whole number larger than the perimeter of any triangle with a side of length $5$ and a side of length $19$?

$\textbf{(A) }24\qquad\textbf{(B) }29\qquad\textbf{(C) }43\qquad\textbf{(D) }48\qquad \textbf{(E) }57$

Solution

We know from the triangle inequality that the last side, $c$, fulfills $c<5+19=24$. Adding $5+19$ to both sides of the inequality, we get $c+5+19<48$. However, we know that $c+5+19$ is the perimeter of our triangle, so we get $\boxed{\textbf{(D)}~48}$ as our answer.

See Also

2015 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 7
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Problem 9
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