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Identify the sequence that lists the sides of △MNO in order from shortest to longest.

Identify the sequence that lists the sides of △MNO in order from shortest to longest-example-1
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Answer:

MO, NO, MN

Explanation:

First, we can identify this triangle as a right triangle, as given by the square next to the O. Next, we know that a right angle is equal to 90 degrees, and the sum of the angles of a triangle is equal to 180 degrees.

Therefore,

∠M + ∠O + ∠N (the angles of the triangle) = 180

49 + 90 + ∠N = 180

139 + ∠N = 180

subtract both sides by 139 to isolate the variable

∠N = 41

Therefore, ∠N is 41 degrees.

In a triangle, given the angles, we know that the side opposite the smallest angle is the side with the smallest length and so on.

Our angle lengths are

41, 49, and 90 degrees in order.

Therefore, the side opposite the largest angle (90 degrees, or ∠O) is the longest side. This is MN. Similarly, ∠N is the smallest angle, and the side opposite of that (MO) is the shortest side. This leaves NO to be in the middle

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