1.   The _________ segment from a point to a line or plane is the shortest segment from the point to the line or plane.
    A. consecutive B. integral
    C. parallel D. perpendicular
    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. Triangle Inequality Theorem
    C. Definition of an Inequality D. Definition of a Triangle
    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; 13 is less than 21 + 39.
    D. No; 39 is greater than 13 + 21.
    Hint

  4.   Which of the following could not be a triangle?
    A. 7, 11, 3 B. 7, 28, 22
    C. 15, 18, 8 D. 9, 9, 9
    Hint

  5.   If 15 and 20 are the lengths of two sides of a triangle, between what two numbers must the measure of the third side fall?
    A. 10 and 25 B. 10 and 35
    C. 5 and 35 D. 15 and 20
    Hint



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