Triangle Inequalities Answers

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The side lengths of triangle ABC are written in terms of the variable p, where p ≥ 3.

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mA > mC > mB
Option A
B
mB > mA > mC
Option B
C
mC > mA > mB
Option C
D
mC > mB > mA
Option D
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Which statements are true regarding the sides and angles of the triangle? Select three options.

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is the longest side.
Option A
B
Angle X is the largest angle.
C
Angle Z is greater than angle Y.
D
is opposite the largest angle.
Option D
E
is the shortest side.
Option E
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Consider the triangles shown.

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VU < US < SR by the hinge theorem.
B
VU = US = SR by the hinge theorem.
C
mUTV = mUST = mSTR by the converse of the hinge theorem.
Option C
D
mUTV > mUTS > mSTR by the converse of the hinge theorem.
Option D
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Triangle T U V is shown. Side T U has a length of 5 units, side U V has a length of 8 units, and side T V has a length of 11 units.

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Angle T is the smallest angle.
B
Angle V is the smallest angle.
C
Angles U and V must be equal.
D
Angles U and T must be equal.

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