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Lesson 2.8: Triangle Classification Theorems Answers

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The longest side of an acute isosceles triangle is 8 centimeters. Rounded to the nearest tenth, what is the smallest possible length of one of the two congruent sides?

A
4.0 cm
B
4.1 cm
C
5.6 cm
D
5.7 cm
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The longest side of an acute triangle measures 30 inches. The two remaining sides are congruent, but their length is unknown.What is the smallest possible perimeter of the triangle, rounded to the nearest tenth?

A
41.0 in.
B
51.2 in.
C
72.4 in.
D
81.2 in.
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An acute triangle has two sides measuring 8 cm and 10 cm. What is the best representation of the possible range of values for the third side, s?

A
2 < s < 18
B
6 < s < 12.8
C
s 18
D
s 12.8
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Arielle is building the wooden framework for the roof of a house. She needs the angle created by the vertical and horizontal boards of the frame to be a right angle. The height of the vertical board is 12 feet. The length of the horizontal board is 15 feet. The support beam that will connect the ends of the two boards measures 20 feet.

A
It is an acute triangle. About 0.8 foot needs to be removed from the 20-foot board to create a right triangle.
B
It is an obtuse triangle. About 0.8 foot needs to be removed from the 20-foot board to create a right triangle.
C
It is an acute triangle. About 7 feet need to be removed from the 20-foot board to create a right triangle.
D
It is an obtuse triangle. About 7 feet need to be removed from the 20-foot board to create a right triangle.
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The longest side of an obtuse triangle measures 20 cm. The two shorter sides measure x cm and 3x cm.Rounded to the nearest tenth, what is the greatest possible value of x?

A
6.3
B
6.4
C
7.0
D
7.1
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Which best explains whether a triangle with side lengths 2 in., 5 in., and 4 in. is an acute triangle?

A
The triangle is acute because 22 + 52 > 42.
B
The triangle is acute because 2 + 4 > 5.
C
The triangle is not acute because 22 + 42 < 52.
D
The triangle is not acute because 22 < 42 + 52.
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A right triangle has side lengths 4 units, 5 units, and x units. It is unknown if the missing length is the longest or shortest side.Rounded to the nearest tenth, what is the difference between the possible values of x?

A
3.0 units
B
3.4 units
C
6.4 units
D
8.0 units
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Which set of numbers can represent the side lengths, in centimeters, of a right triangle?

A
8, 12, 15
B
10, 24, 26
C
12, 20, 25
D
15, 18, 20

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