SOLUTION: The perimeter of a triangle is 750 mm. The base is 23 cm long. The longest side is 400 mm long. How long is the other side?

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Question 952629: The perimeter of a triangle is 750 mm. The base is 23 cm long. The longest side is 400 mm long. How long is the other side?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
400%2B23%2BX=750
X=750-423
X=327
However,
25%2B327%3C400
So no triangle can exist that has two sides 23 and 400 and has a perimeter of 750.
No solution.