Asked by Alejandra Veloz on May 12, 2024
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The Pythagorean theorem is _____.
A) c = a2 + b2
B) c2 = a2 + b2
C) 2c = 2a + 2b
D) c2 = 2a + 2b
Pythagorean Theorem
A theorem that states that the square of the sides of a right triangle are equal to the square of the hypotenuse.
- Acquire knowledge of the Pythagorean theorem and how it is applied to calculate the lengths of sides in right triangles.
Verified Answer
MW
Maciek WolskiMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b). This is correctly represented as c² = a² + b².
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the Pythagorean theorem and how it is applied to calculate the lengths of sides in right triangles.