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The perimeter of a triangle is an integer. If one side of the triangle is $1$, then what is the smallest possible value of the perimeter? (Assume that the triangle is non-degenerate.)

 Jun 5, 2024

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The smallest possible perimeter is 3. 

 

Let's say that b is 1. 

 

We would have

\(a < 1 \\ c > 1\)

 

where 

\( a + c = 2 \\ a > .50 \\ c < 1.5 \)

 

An example would be

\(a = .75\\ b = 1\\ c =1.25\)

 

Thanks! :)

 Jun 5, 2024
 #1
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Best Answer

The smallest possible perimeter is 3. 

 

Let's say that b is 1. 

 

We would have

\(a < 1 \\ c > 1\)

 

where 

\( a + c = 2 \\ a > .50 \\ c < 1.5 \)

 

An example would be

\(a = .75\\ b = 1\\ c =1.25\)

 

Thanks! :)

NotThatSmart Jun 5, 2024

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