1.   Does the number triple 5, 6, and 8 represent the lengths of sides of a right triangle? Explain.
    A. Yes, because 52 + 62 = 82.
    B. Yes, because 5 + 6 > 8.
    C. No, because 8 + 6 < 5.
    D. No, because 52 + 62 82.
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  2.   A circle with a diameter of 12 centimeters is inscribed in a square. To the nearest centimeter, what is the length of the diagonal of the square?
   
    A. 17 centimeters B. 12 centimeters
    C. 14 centimeters D. 6 centimeters
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  3.   A triangle has sides 5 inches, 7 inches, and 10 inches. Is this a right triangle? Why?
    A. Yes, because 52 + 72 = 102.
    B. No, because 5 + 7 10.
    C. Yes, because 5 + 7 > 10.
    D. No, because 52 + 72 102.
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  4.   In a right triangle, a = 14.2 cm and b = 13.9 cm. Find c. Round to the nearest tenth.
    A. c = 19.9 cm B. c = 2.9 cm
    C. c = 14.1 cm D. c = 0.3 cm
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  5.   In a right triangle, a = 4 inches and c = 7 inches. Find b.
    A. b = 8 inches B. b = 6 inches
    C. b = 5 inches D. b = 3 inches
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