The number of triangles with integer sides and with perimeter 15 is:
Question and options
The number of triangles with integer sides and with perimeter 15 is:
- 6
- 4
- 3
- 7
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - 7
There are 7 triangles. If the longest side is , the triangle inequality gives , and since it is the longest side, . The remaining two sides have one unordered pair for , two for and four for . The count 6 leaves out the equilateral triangle with side 5.
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