1.   Which equation represents the Pythagorean Theorem?
   
    A. a2 = b2 + c2
    B. a2 + c2 = b2
    C. (a + b)2 = c2
    D. c2 = a2 + b2
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  2.   Find the length of the hypotenuse in the triangle below. Round to the nearest tenth.
   
    A. 15 cm B. 17.3 cm
    C. 7.9 cm D. 21 cm
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  3.   Find the length of the hypotenuse of the right triangle.
   
    A. 15 cm B. 105 cm
    C. 5625 cm D. 75 cm
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  4.   The measures of three sides of a triangle are 12 meters, 16 meters, and 20 meters. Determine whether the triangle is a right triangle. Explain.
    A. No, because the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem is false.
    B. It is not possible to determine if the triangle is a right triangle.
    C. No, because this triangle is scalene.
    D. Yes, the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem is true.
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  5.   If leg a is 13 inches long and leg b is 21 inches long, what is the length of hypotenuse c? Round to the nearest tenth.
    A. 24.7 inches B. 8.2 inches
    C. 31.1 inches D. 5.8 inches
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