SOLUTION: the traingle XYZ, XY=9 , YZ=10 , ZX=11. WHICH ANGLE OF XYZ HAS THE GREATEST MEASURE?

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Question 550879: the traingle XYZ, XY=9 , YZ=10 , ZX=11. WHICH ANGLE OF XYZ HAS THE GREATEST MEASURE?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Edwin McCravy:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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the traingle XYZ, XY=9 , YZ=10 , ZX=11. WHICH ANGLE OF XYZ HAS THE GREATEST MEASURE?
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The largest angle is opposite the longest side.
--> angle Y

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
look and see. It's common sense. This is drawn to scale.
The wider the angle opens, the bigger the side it subtends:

Edwin