For a triangle with sides a = 418 and b = 222, side c must be less than what length? Type the numeric answer only in the box below.

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For a triangle with sides a = 418 and b = 222, side c must be less than what length? Type the numeric answer only in the box below.

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anonymous · Answer

The largest triangle possible will be one with side c almost coinciding with sides a and b. You take the smallest value then that will NOT work (side c IS coinciding with sides a and b) and that value is your answer. I'll draw something to show that.

anonymous · Answer

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