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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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Triangle A B C is shown. Lines are drawn from each point to the opposite side and intersect at point D.

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A
Point D can be the orthocenter because it is the point of intersection of three segments coming from the vertices of the triangle.
B
Point D can be the orthocenter because each vertex angle appears to be bisected.
C
Point D cannot be the orthocenter because the orthocenter of an obtuse triangle is located outside the triangle.
D
Point D cannot be the orthocenter because the orthocenter of an obtuse triangle is located on the perimeter of the triangle.
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Point Y is the circumcenter of triangle DEF.

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A
Point Y is the center of the circle that passes through points D, F, and N.
B
Point Y is the center of the circle that passes through points M, N, and E.
C
Point Y is the center of the circle that passes through points L, M, and N.
D
Point Y is the center of the circle that passes through points D, E, and F.

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