The right triangle \(\triangle ABC\) has side lengths \(10 - x, 9 - x,\) and \(8 - x.\) Given that only one value of

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The right triangle \(\triangle ABC\) has side lengths \(10 - x, 9 - x,\) and \(8 - x.\) Given that only one value of \(x\) is possible, which of the following statements is true?

a) \(x\) is not an integer
b) The perimeter of \(\triangle ABC\) must be greater than \(10.\)
c) \(\triangle ABC\) is isosceles.
d) The area of \(\triangle ABC\) cannot be determined from the information given.
e) None of the above statements is true.

Answer: B

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