Atriangle has two sides of length 17 and 2. what is the largest possible whole number length
for the third side?

The largest possible value for the third side is  18.

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, the first side of the triangle  = 17

Second side of the triangle  = 2

Let us assume the third side of the triangle  = m

Now, In any given triangle:

"Sum of any two sides of a triangle is strictly greater than the third side."

⇒ Sum of first side  +  Sum of second side   > Third Side

   or,     m < 17 + 2

   or,     m  <  19

hence, the largest possible value for m = 18

logv3(x+2)=1

rewrite in exponential form:

logb(x) = y is equal to b^y =x

b = 3, y = 1

now solve for x:

3^1 = x+2)

x = 3-2

x = 1

see the picture for the graph.