in triangle VUW, m

Question

in triangle VUW, m<V=(15y+9), m<U=(22y+8), and m<W=(14y+10). Which side length is the smallest?  A. UW B. VU C. VW D. YW

anonymous · Answer

no i think VW is the longest side!

anonymous · Answer

then what would you say is the smallest? my calculations were way off..

anonymous · Answer

if y=1 i think then angle V will be euqal to angle W so y can't ever be 1 and if y<1 then if will be another,and if y>1 it will be another!so you should first know about y i think!

anonymous · Answer

y? y is > to 1.

anonymous · Answer

are you sure?
then you have to find the longest angle!

anonymous · Answer

for example put y=2 and find the longest angle!

anonymous · Answer

oh sorry!sorry the smallest angle :)
sorry!

anonymous · Answer

haha its ok. im confused too. :)

anonymous · Answer

15(2)+9=39
22(2)+8=52
14(2)+10=38

anonymous · Answer

ok,let me explain...
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anonymous · Answer

So my answer should be C.

anonymous · Answer

B is the longest

anonymous · Answer

why C?draw a figure please

anonymous · Answer

because there is no Y in the triangle, so my only option left would be C.

anonymous · Answer

if not C. then it must be B. lol

anonymous · Answer

ok,please draw a figure and use angle V = 39 , angle W=52 and angle U=38...

anonymous · Answer

oh correct! it's B ! angle W is the shortest so the opposite side is the shortest and it's side VU!

anonymous · Answer

thanks! :)

anonymous · Answer

you're welcome :)