Call Now to Set Up Tutoring:

(888) 888-0446

ISEE Upper Level Math : Acute / Obtuse Triangles

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Upper Level Math

Create An Account

All ISEE Upper Level Math Resources

6 Diagnostic Tests 244 Practice Tests Question of the Day Flashcards Learn by Concept

Example Questions

Example Question #101 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Mathematics Achievement

Which of the following could be the lengths of the three sides of a scalene triangle?

Possible Answers:

$7 \textrm{ ft, }84 \textrm{ in, }72\textrm{ in}$ $\displaystyle 7 \textrm{ ft, }84 \textrm{ in, }72\textrm{ in}$

$3 \textrm{ ft, }36 \textrm{ in, }1\textrm{ yd}$ $\displaystyle 3 \textrm{ ft, }36 \textrm{ in, }1\textrm{ yd}$

$5 \textrm{ ft, }60 \textrm{ in, }4\textrm{ ft}$ $\displaystyle 5 \textrm{ ft, }60 \textrm{ in, }4\textrm{ ft}$

$6 \textrm{ ft, }84 \textrm{ in, }5\textrm{ ft}$ $\displaystyle 6 \textrm{ ft, }84 \textrm{ in, }5\textrm{ ft}$

$5 \textrm{ ft, }66 \textrm{ in, }5 \frac{1}{2}\textrm{ ft}$ $\displaystyle 5 \textrm{ ft, }66 \textrm{ in, }5 \frac{1}{2}\textrm{ ft}$

Correct answer:

$6 \textrm{ ft, }84 \textrm{ in, }5\textrm{ ft}$ $\displaystyle 6 \textrm{ ft, }84 \textrm{ in, }5\textrm{ ft}$

Explanation:

A scalene triangle, by definition, has three sides of different lengths. We can identify the scalene triangle by converting measures to the same unit. We will convert to inches in this case.

$5 \textrm{ ft, }60 \textrm{ in, }4\textrm{ ft}$ $\displaystyle 5 \textrm{ ft, }60 \textrm{ in, }4\textrm{ ft}$

5 feet = $5 \times 12 = 60$ $\displaystyle 5 \times 12 = 60$ inches. This triangle can be eliminated, since two sides have length 60 inches.

$7 \textrm{ ft, }84 \textrm{ in, }72\textrm{ in}$ $\displaystyle 7 \textrm{ ft, }84 \textrm{ in, }72\textrm{ in}$

7 feet = $7 \times 12 = 84$ $\displaystyle 7 \times 12 = 84$ inches. This triangle can be eliminated, since two sides have length 84 inches.

$3 \textrm{ ft, }36 \textrm{ in, }1\textrm{ yd}$ $\displaystyle 3 \textrm{ ft, }36 \textrm{ in, }1\textrm{ yd}$

These three measures are equal. This is an equilateral triangle, and it can be eliminated.

$5 \textrm{ ft, }66 \textrm{ in, }5 \frac{1}{2}\textrm{ ft}$ $\displaystyle 5 \textrm{ ft, }66 \textrm{ in, }5 \frac{1}{2}\textrm{ ft}$

$5 \frac{1}{2}$ $\displaystyle 5 \frac{1}{2}$ feet = $5 \frac{1}{2} \times 12 = 66$ $\displaystyle 5 \frac{1}{2} \times 12 = 66$ inches. This triangle can be eliminated, since two sides have length 66 inches.

$6 \textrm{ ft, }84 \textrm{ in, }5\textrm{ ft}$ $\displaystyle 6 \textrm{ ft, }84 \textrm{ in, }5\textrm{ ft}$

5 feet = 60 inches.

6 feet = $6\times 12 = 72$ $\displaystyle 6\times 12 = 72$ inches.

The sides of this triangle measure 60, 72, and 84 inches, so the triangle is scalene.

Report an Error

View Tutors

Donna
Certified Tutor

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus, Bachelor of Science, Education of Developmentally Delayed Individuals. Grand ...

View Tutors

Dehlly
Certified Tutor

Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bachelor in Business Administration, Mathematics and Statistics. Columbia University in th...

View Tutors

Reza
Certified Tutor

University of Sherbrooke, Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics. University of Manitoba, Master of Science, Mathematics.

All ISEE Upper Level Math Resources

6 Diagnostic Tests 244 Practice Tests Question of the Day Flashcards Learn by Concept

Popular Subjects

SSAT Tutors in Seattle, Calculus Tutors in Chicago, Spanish Tutors in San Diego, French Tutors in Boston, LSAT Tutors in New York City, Algebra Tutors in Miami, Spanish Tutors in Los Angeles, Spanish Tutors in Phoenix, GMAT Tutors in Houston, GRE Tutors in Los Angeles

Popular Courses & Classes

ISEE Courses & Classes in Washington DC, ISEE Courses & Classes in Los Angeles, GRE Courses & Classes in Washington DC, GMAT Courses & Classes in Denver, GMAT Courses & Classes in Chicago, ISEE Courses & Classes in New York City, Spanish Courses & Classes in Los Angeles, SAT Courses & Classes in Houston, SAT Courses & Classes in Chicago, GMAT Courses & Classes in Miami

Popular Test Prep

LSAT Test Prep in New York City, MCAT Test Prep in Chicago, SSAT Test Prep in Washington DC, LSAT Test Prep in Denver, LSAT Test Prep in Los Angeles, SAT Test Prep in Philadelphia, LSAT Test Prep in Dallas Fort Worth, ACT Test Prep in Dallas Fort Worth, GMAT Test Prep in Chicago, LSAT Test Prep in Atlanta

DMCA Complaint

If you believe that content available by means of the Website (as defined in our Terms of Service) infringes one or more of your copyrights, please notify us by providing a written notice (“Infringement Notice”) containing the information described below to the designated agent listed below. If Varsity Tutors takes action in response to an Infringement Notice, it will make a good faith attempt to contact the party that made such content available by means of the most recent email address, if any, provided by such party to Varsity Tutors.

Your Infringement Notice may be forwarded to the party that made the content available or to third parties such as ChillingEffects.org.

Please be advised that you will be liable for damages (including costs and attorneys’ fees) if you materially misrepresent that a product or activity is infringing your copyrights. Thus, if you are not sure content located on or linked-to by the Website infringes your copyright, you should consider first contacting an attorney.

Please follow these steps to file a notice:

You must include the following:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf; An identification of the copyright claimed to have been infringed; A description of the nature and exact location of the content that you claim to infringe your copyright, in \ sufficient detail to permit Varsity Tutors to find and positively identify that content; for example we require a link to the specific question (not just the name of the question) that contains the content and a description of which specific portion of the question – an image, a link, the text, etc – your complaint refers to; Your name, address, telephone number and email address; and A statement by you: (a) that you believe in good faith that the use of the content that you claim to infringe your copyright is not authorized by law, or by the copyright owner or such owner’s agent; (b) that all of the information contained in your Infringement Notice is accurate, and (c) under penalty of perjury, that you are either the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.

Send your complaint to our designated agent at:

Charles Cohn Varsity Tutors LLC
101 S. Hanley Rd, Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63105

Or fill out the form below:

Do not fill in this field

Contact Information

* Full legal name

Company name

* Phone number

* Email address

Address

* Address1

Address2

* City

* State

* Zipcode

* Country

Complaint Details

* URL of copyrighted work (where your original material is located)

* Please describe the copyrighted work so that it may be easily identified

I am the owner, or an agent authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

I have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

This notification is accurate.

I acknowledge that there may be adverse legal consequences for making false or bad faith allegations of copyright infringement by using this process.

* Signature (your digital signature is legally binding)

HIGH SCHOOL

GRADUATE SCHOOL

K-8

Search 50+ Tests

math tutoring

science tutoring

foreign languages

elementary tutoring

other

Search 350+ Subjects

ISEE Upper Level Math : Acute / Obtuse Triangles

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Upper Level Math

All ISEE Upper Level Math Resources

Example Questions

Example Question #101 : Isee Upper Level (Grades 9 12) Mathematics Achievement

All ISEE Upper Level Math Resources

Report an issue with this question

DMCA Complaint

Contact Information

Address

Complaint Details

Email address:
Your name:
Feedback: