1.   has vertices X(-1, 1), Y(3, 9), and Z(6, -2). Determine the
coordinates of point W on so that is a median of
    A. (1, 5) B.
    C. (2, -1) D. (2, 4)
    Hint

  2.   Which problem-solving strategy is used in indirect proofs?
    A. draw a diagram B. working backward
    C. guess and check D. decision-making
    Hint

  3.   has vertices M(3, 5), N(1, -2), O(-3, 2). Order the angles from
the greatest measure to the least measure.
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  4.   The _______________ states that the sum of the lengths of any two sides of a triangle is greater than the length of the third side.
    A. Triangle Equality Theorem B. Triangle Inequality Theorem
    C. Definition of a Triangle D. Definition of an Inequality
    Hint

  5.   If , which relationship is true?
   
    A.
    B.
    C.
    D.
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  6.   Write an inequality to describe the possible values of x.
   
    A. x > 17 B. x < 17
    C. x < 20 D. x > 20
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  7.   The segment that has one endpoint at one of the vertices of a triangle and its other endpoint on a line containing the opposite side of the triangle, and is perpendicular to the opposite side of the triangle, is called the __________.
    A. median B. angle bisector
    C. altitude D. perpendicular bisector
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  8.   In the triangle shown, which angle has the greatest measure?
   
    A. A B. none of them; they all have an equal angle measure
    C. B D. C
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  9.   If 28 and 49 are the lengths of two sides of a triangle, between what two numbers must the measure of the third side fall?
    A. 28 and 49 B. 21 and 77
    C. 31 and 67 D. 10 and 60
    Hint

  10.   State the assumption that could be used to start an indirect proof of the statement If 2n < 6, then n < 3.
    A. n > 3 B. n = 3
    C. n3 D. n < 3
    Hint



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