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Which pair of statements about the lengths of two sides of the triangle is true? 10 9 8 (5.8) (9,8) 7 6 5 4 3 H (53) 2 3 X 7 8 9 10 A. The side length between Hand /is 4 units. The side length between land Jis 3 units. B. The side length between Hand /is 5 units. The side length between / and Jis 4 units. C. The side length between Hand /is 5 units. The side length between land Jis 8 units. D. The side length between Hand / is 4 units. The side length between / and Jis 5 units.

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step 1

Find the distance between H and I

Subtract the y-coordinates (because is a vertical line)

8-3=5 units

step 2

Find the distance between I and J

Subtract the x-coordinates (because is a horizontal line)

9-5=4 units

therefore

the answer is the option B

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