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Question 8 • Geometry

Two sides of an obtuse triangle measure 9 inches and 14 inches. The length of longest side is unknown. What is the smallest possible whole-number length of the unknown side?

Answer
A
16 inches
B
24 inches
C
17 inches
D
25 inches
Two sides of an obtuse triangle measure 9 inches…