12. For what value(s) of x is a triangle with sides of lengths x, x + 7, and x + 8 a right triangle? a. x = - 7 b. x = 5 c. x = -7 or x = 5 d. -7

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12. For what value(s) of x is a triangle with sides of lengths x, x + 7, and
x + 8 a right triangle?
a. x = - 7
b. x = 5
c. x = -7 or x = 5
d. -7 <x<5
Transcribed Image Text:12. For what value(s) of x is a triangle with sides of lengths x, x + 7, and x + 8 a right triangle? a. x = - 7 b. x = 5 c. x = -7 or x = 5 d. -7 <x<5
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