Which statement must be true for triangle MNP to be a right triangle?     A The sum of the areas of squares A and B is equal to twice the area of square C.     B The sum of the perimeters of squares A and B is equal to the perimeter of square C.     C The sum of the perimeters of squares A and B is equal to twice the perimeter of square C.     D The sum of the areas of squares A and B is equal to the area of square C.

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Section3.5: Inequalities In A Triangles
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Which statement must be true for triangle MNP to be a right triangle?

 
 
A

The sum of the areas of squares A and B is equal to twice the area of square C.

 
 
B

The sum of the perimeters of squares A and B is equal to the perimeter of square C.

 
 
C

The sum of the perimeters of squares A and B is equal to twice the perimeter of square C.

 
 
D

The sum of the areas of squares A and B is equal to the area of square C.

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