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Iliana claims that she can construct a triangle from a 12-inch rod, a 36-inch rod, and a 39.4-inch rod. Which statement explains whether she is correct?

A
Iliana cannot construct a triangle because the sum of the two smaller sides will not be greater than the third side.
B
Iliana cannot construct a triangle because the sum of the two smaller sides will be greater than the third side.
C
Iliana will be able to construct a triangle because the sum of any two sides is greater than the third side.
D
Iliana will be able to construct a triangle because the sum of any two sides is less than the third side.
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Triangle QRS is a right triangle with the right angle at vertex R. The sum of m∠Q and m∠S must be

A
equal to 45°.
B
greater than 45° and less than 90°.
C
equal to 90°.
D
greater than 90° and less than 180°.
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The isosceles triangle has a base that measures 14 units.

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e
equal to 7.
b
between 7 and 14.
g
greater than 7.
b
between 14 and 28.
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Which are the possible side lengths of a triangle?

A
3 cm, 5 cm, 9 cm
B
4 cm, 8 cm, 10 cm
C
6 cm, 9 cm, 17 cm
D
8 cm, 10 cm, 18 cm
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If triangle DEF has a 90° angle at vertex E, which statements are true? Select two options.

A
Triangle DEF is an obtuse triangle.
B
The angle at vertex D is acute.
C
The angle at vertex F is obtuse.
D
Triangle DEF is a right triangle.
E
The angle at vertex D is obtuse.
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Which statements about the diagram are true? Select three options.

A
D E + E F greater-than D F
Option A
B
is an isosceles triangle.
Option B
C
5 less-than D F less-than 13
Option C
D
D E + D F less-than E F
Option D
E
is a scalene triangle.
Option E
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In triangle XYZ, m∠Z > m∠X + m∠Y. Which must be true about △XYZ?

A
m∠X + m∠Z < 90°
B
m∠Y > 90°
C
∠X and∠Y are complementary
D
m∠X + m∠Y < 90°

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