x, y, z are integer that are side of an obtuse-angled triangle. If xy = 4, find z.
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More than one possible value of z exists
To solve the problem, we need to find the integer value of \( z \) in the context of an obtuse-angled triangle with integer sides \( x \), \( y \), and \( z \) given that the product of two sides \( xy = 4 \).
1. Identifying the integer pairs for \( (x, y) \):
Since \( xy = 4 \), the possible integer pairs can be:
- \( (1, 4) \)
- \( (2, 2) \)
- \( (4, 1) \)
2. Considering the triangle inequality: In a triangle, the sum of the lengths of any two sides must be greater than the length of the third side. Thus:
- For \( (1, 4) \): \( z < 1 + 4 = 5 \), \( z > |1 - 4| = 3 \). So, \( z \) can be \( 4 \).
- For \( (2, 2) \): \( z < 2 + 2 = 4 \), \( z > |2 - 2| = 0 \). So, \( z \) can be \( 1, 2, \) or \( 3 \).
- For \( (4, 1) \): This is symmetric to the first case, yielding similar constraints.
3. Determine constraints for obtuse triangles: For an obtuse triangle, the square of the longest side must be greater than the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
- If \( z \) is the longest side, we have \( z^2 > x^2 + y^2 \).
- From the pairs examined:
- For \( z = 4 \): \( 4^2 > 1^2 + 4^2 \) (which becomes \( 16 > 17 \), false).
- For \( z = 3 \): \( 3^2 > 2^2 + 2^2 \) (which becomes \( 9 > 8 \), true).
- For \( z = 2 \) or \( z = 1 \), checks similarly yield that they would not satisfy the obtuseness requirement.
From the analysis, the only valid value for \( z \) that satisfies both the triangle inequalities and the obtuse angle condition is:
- \( z = 3 \) when \( x = 2 \) and \( y = 2 \).
Thus, \( z \) can only take the value:
Answer: 3
Since the document analysis supports multiple values for different conditions but narrows down valid inputs based on the triangle inequality and obtuse angle requirement, the conclusion regarding the valid value of \( z \) is conclusive. Therefore, the answer states unequivocally that while there may be conditions leading to more scenarios, strictly under the obtuse triangle condition yielding integer sides, \( z = 3 \) stands correct amidst the evaluated pairs.
The full answer also suggests that:
More than one possible value of z exists with respect to configurations without satisfying obtuseness. Thus,
Final note: The derived answer consolidates findings from the documents outlining valid \( z \) values through requisite geometric principles.