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Triangle QRS has the angle measures shown.

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A
18
B
54
C
108
D
216
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In triangle XYZ, m∠Z > m∠X + m∠Y. Which must be true about △XYZ?

A
m∠X + m∠Z < 90°
B
m∠Y > 90°
C
∠X and∠Y are complementary
D
m∠X + m∠Y < 90°
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Triangle QRS is a right triangle with the right angle at vertex R. The sum of m∠Q and m∠S must be

A
equal to 45°.
B
greater than 45° and less than 90°.
C
equal to 90°.
D
greater than 90° and less than 180°.
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If triangle DEF has a 90° angle at vertex E, which statements are true? Select two options.

A
Triangle DEF is an obtuse triangle.
B
The angle at vertex D is acute.
C
The angle at vertex F is obtuse.
D
Triangle DEF is a right triangle.
E
The angle at vertex D is obtuse.
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Triangle ABC is an obtuse triangle with the obtuse angle at vertex B. Angle A must be

A
less than 90°.
B
greater than 90°.
C
congruent to angle B.
D
congruent to angle C.
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Iliana claims that she can construct a triangle from a 12-inch rod, a 36-inch rod, and a 39.4-inch rod. Which statement explains whether she is correct?

A
Iliana cannot construct a triangle because the sum of the two smaller sides will not be greater than the third side.
B
Iliana cannot construct a triangle because the sum of the two smaller sides will be greater than the third side.
C
Iliana will be able to construct a triangle because the sum of any two sides is greater than the third side.
D
Iliana will be able to construct a triangle because the sum of any two sides is less than the third side.
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Fiona's school is in the shape of a triangle, with three hallways connecting the corners. Fiona enters the building and walks 90 yards through the first hallway to the first corner. Then, she walks 60 yards through the second hallway to the second corner.

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between 30 yards and 60 yards
B
between 30 yards and 90 yards
C
between 30 yards and 120 yards
D
between 30 yards and 150 yards
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3 connecting lines are shown. Line D F is horizontal. Line D E is about half the length of line D F. Line F E is about one-third of the length of line D F.

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A
EF + FD > DE
B
ED + EF < DF
C
ED + EF > DF
D
EF + FD < DE
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Which are the possible side lengths of a triangle?

A
3 cm, 5 cm, 9 cm
B
4 cm, 8 cm, 10 cm
C
6 cm, 9 cm, 17 cm
D
8 cm, 10 cm, 18 cm
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Triangle A B C is shown. Side A B has a length of 12. Side B C has a length of x. Side A C has a length of 15.

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A
0
B
1
C
3
D
7

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