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



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