Question

7th Grade Mock EOG - Math Ne

Triangle JKL is an isosceles triangle. Side JL measures 8 inches and side KL measures 17 inches. What is the measure of the side JK?
A. 8 inches
OB. 9 inches
0 C 12 inches
OD. 17 inches
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Answer 1

D. 17 inches
To be a triangle, any two sides have to add to be larger than the remaining side. An isosceles triangle has two sides that are the exact same length, which eliminates options B and C. 8 + 8 = 16, which is less than 17, so option A is out, leaving only option D.