Question

Thelma completed the steps shown to construct an obtuse triangle. P and R represent two vertices of the triangle.

Which point could represent the third vertex of the obtuse triangle?

1.Y, because it lies beyond the arc.

2.W, because the measure of angle WPR is greater than 90 degrees.

3.V, because the measure of angle VPR is less than 90 degrees.

4.X, because it lies on the perpendicular line.

Answer 1

2.W, because the measure of angle WPR is greater than 90 degrees.

An obtuse triangle has one obtuse angle as an interior angle. The measure of <WPR has to be greater than 90 degrees