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Triangle RST is isosceles with as the vertex angle. If ST = 3x - 11, SR = x + 3, and RT = x - 2, find RT. |
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5 |
B. |
14 |
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9 |
D. |
7 |
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Triangle KMS is equilateral. Find KM if KM = x + 6, KS = 2x – 3, and MS = 4x – 21. |
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A. |
9 |
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21 |
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C. |
15 |
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4 |
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Which triangle is isosceles? |
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with vertices M(4,5), N(4,2), and P(-5,2) |
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with vertices R(3,5), S(1,-8),and T(-1,7) |
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with vertices F(-1,-5), G(-3,4), and H(5,2) |
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with vertices A(3,0), B(0,6), and C(3,6) |
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Which statement is not true? |
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A triangle can be obtuse and isosceles. |
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A triangle cannot be scalene and isosceles. |
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A triangle cannot be obtuse and contain a 90° angle. |
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In an isosceles triangle, the base is congruent to one of the legs. |
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ABC is ______. |
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isosceles and scalene |
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equilateral |
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C. |
scalene but not acute |
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scalene and acute |
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