1.   The equation used for the Pythagorean Theorem is _____.
    A. a2 = b2 - c2. B. a2 + b2 = c2.
    C. a2 + c2 = b2. D. a2 - b2 = c2.
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  2.   What is the measure of the hypotenuse of a right triangle whose legs measure 7 inches and 12 inches?
    A. 9.8 in B. 5 in
    C. 13.9 in D. 25 in
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  3.   Is a triangle with sides measuring 6, 8, and 10 a right triangle? Why or why not?
    A. No; 102 - 82 = 62 B. Yes; 102 = 82 + 62
    C. No; D. Yes; 6 + 8 > 10
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  4.   Is a triangle with sides measuring 4, 8 and 11 a right triangle? Why or why not?
    A. yes; 4 + 8 11
    B. yes; 42 + 82 = 112
    C. no; 42 + 82 112
    D. no; 112 - 42 = 82
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  5.   Is a triangle with sides measuring 8, 15 and 17 a right triangle? Why or why not?
    A. yes; 82 + 152 = 172 B. no; 15 - 8 =
    C. no; + D. yes; 8 + 15 17
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