1.   Find the length of the hypotenuse in the triangle.
   
    A. 12 ft B. 14 ft
    C. 10 ft D. 9.5 ft
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  2.   Does the number triple 5, 6, and 8 represent the lengths of sides of a right triangle? Explain.
    A. Yes, because 5 + 6 > 8.
    B. No, because 8 + 6 < 5.
    C. Yes, because 52 + 62 = 82.
    D. No, because 52 + 62 82.
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  3.   Write an equation you could use to find the length of the missing side of the right triangle.
   
    A. b2 = 222 + 72 B. b2 = 222 - 72
    C. 222 = 72 - b2 D. 72 = 222 + b2
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  4.   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. 14 centimeters B. 17 centimeters
    C. 6 centimeters D. 12 centimeters
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  5.   A triangle has sides 5 inches, 7 inches, and 10 inches. Is this a right triangle? Why?
    A. No, because 5 + 7 10.
    B. Yes, because 5 + 7 > 10.
    C. Yes, because 52 + 72 = 102.
    D. No, because 52 + 72 102.
    Hint



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