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The diagram below is used to prove the Pythagorean Theorem. What is the area of the trapezoid in the diagram? A= 1/2 (a+b)(b+c) B= 1/2 (a-b)(a+b) C= (a+b) 2nd power D= 1/2 (a+b) 2nd power

The diagram below is used to prove the Pythagorean Theorem. What is the area of the-example-1
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the answer is d== 1/2 (a+b) 2nd power
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