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Triangle Inequality: Find the least integer third side for sides math and math.

Existence and bounds.

Try the problem

Find the least integer third side for sides 55 and 99.

Hint and answer

Concept to use

Basic inequality.

Hint

The sum of two sides must exceed the third.

Answer

5

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