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Question 186844: The numerical values of the three sides of a triangle are given by three consecutive odd integers. If the perimeter is greater than 27 inches. What are the possiblities for the shortest side?
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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Side 1+Side 2+Side 3>27

(x)+(x+2)+(x+4)>27

3x+6>27

3x>21

x>7

Possibilities for shortest side: any odd number bigger than 7 in.