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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 6

Algebra | Geometry | Measurement | Statistics | Probability | Number | Processes

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Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic A. Plane Geometric Figures

Indicator 2. Analyze geometric relationships

Objective b. Compare and classify triangles by angle measure

Assessment limit: Use equiangular, obtuse, acute, or right

Selected Response Item

Look at this figure.

What triangle in this figure is obtuse?

  1. triangle VWX
  2. triangle VWY
  3. triangle VXZ
  4. triangle VXY
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Correct Answer:
C

Assessment limit:
Use equiangular, obtuse, acute, or right