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In triangle FGH, FG = 12.3 cm, GH = 10.6 cm, , and . If , which statement is true?

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AB = 12.3 cm
B
AB = 10.6 cm
C
Measure of angle C = 55 degrees
Option C
D
Measure of angle C = 80 degrees
Option D
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Jermaine knows that and each have two sides that are 9 mm long. What statement best describes the two triangles?

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The two triangles are congruent because there are two pairs of congruent corresponding sides.
B
The two triangles are congruent because both triangles are isosceles with 9 mm sides.
C
The two triangles may be congruent, but additional measurements are needed.
D
The two triangles may be congruent, but additional information is needed about the orientation of the figures.
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If , which statement must be true?

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Segment J K is congruent to
Option A
B
Segment J K is congruent to
Option B
C
Segment J L is congruent to
Option C
D
Segment J L is congruent to
Option D
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Manuela claims that and are congruent. Which statement best describes her claim?

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She is incorrect because the segments do not have the same orientation.
B
She is incorrect because the segments do not have the same length.
C
She is correct because the segments have the same length.
D
She is correct because the segments have the same orientation.
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Deepak is measuring sides and angles of triangle FGH to determine whether it is congruent to triangle MNP shown below.Deepak found that has a measure of 50° and is 18.3 centimeters long. Does he need to continue measuring sides and angles of triangle FGH and why?

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No, he knows that the triangles are congruent because there are corresponding sides and angles that are congruent.
B
No, he knows that the triangles are not congruent because those measurements are not equal to the corresponding parts of triangle MNP.
C
Yes, he must verify that the other two side lengths and the other two angle measures are the same as those found in triangle MNP.
D
Yes, he must only verify that the other two angle measures are the same as those found in triangle MNP.
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If , what statement best describes triangle MON?

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A
The triangle is scalene.
B
The triangle is equilateral.
C
The triangle is isosceles and possibly equilateral.
D
The triangle is isosceles but definitely not equilateral.

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