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?

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17 inches

Triangle Classification Theorems (Sec 8-1)

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?

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