1.   Which set of numbers is a Pythagorean triple?
    A. 5-12-13 B. 4-5-6
    C. 7-9-10 D. 1-1-2
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  2.   Write a Pythagorean triple other than 3-4-5 that is in the 3-4-5 family.
    A. 6-8-9 B. 9-12-15
    C. 5-12-13 D. 10-24-26
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  3.   For safety reasons, the base of a 26-foot ladder should be at least 8 feet from the wall. How high can a 26-foot ladder safely reach?
    A. about 22.6 feet B. about 18 feet
    C. about 24.7 feet D. about 27.2 feet
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  4.   A rectangular state flag has dimensions 7 feet by feet. How long is its diagonal?
    A. about 8.9 feet B. about 3.5 feet
    C. about 4.3 feet D. about 6.6 feet
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  5.   To get to his friend Traci's house, Kevin walks 6 blocks east and 5 blocks south. How far must Kevin walk if he chose to go on a diagonal line to Traci's house?
    A. about 4.7 blocks B. about 11 blocks
    C. about 7.8 blocks D. about 3.3 blocks
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