document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=512959>Question 512959</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> if the sum of the lengths of two sides of a triangle is 18, what is the largest possible integral value for the 3rd side?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Ans: 17<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If the 3rd side is 18 the two other sides combined would<BR>\n" );
document.write( "only connect the endpoints of the 18-line to form a line:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "and would not form a triangle.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If the 3rd side is more than 18 the two \"other\" sides would<BR>\n" );
document.write( "not even connect the endpoints of the 18-line: thus no<BR>\n" );
document.write( "triangle would be formed.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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