1.
The _________ segment from a point to a line or plane is the shortest segment from the point to the line or plane.
A.
perpendicular
B.
integral
C.
consecutive
D.
parallel
Hint
2.
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.
Definition of an Inequality
C.
Definition of a Triangle
D.
Triangle Inequality Theorem
Hint
3.
Is it possible to draw a triangle with sides measuring 13, 21, and 39? Explain
A.
Yes; 13 + 21 is less than 39.
B.
Yes; the sides of the triangle are not all the same lengths.
C.
No; 39 is greater than 13 + 21.
D.
No; 13 is less than 21 + 39.
Hint
4.
If the measures of two sides of a triangle are 3 and 1, between what two numbers must the measure of the third side fall?
A.
1 and 7
B.
2 and 5
C.
2 and 4
D.
1 and 3
Hint
5.
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.
10 and 60
B.
21 and 77
C.
31 and 67
D.
28 and 49
Hint