Question

Triangle UVW is formed by the three squares G, H, and I:

Which statement best explains the relationship between the sides of triangle UVW?

UV+VW=UW, because 81+144=225

(UV)^2+(VW)^2, because 15^2+9^2=12^2

(UV)^2+(VW)^2=(UW)^2, because 81+144=225

UV+VW=UW, because 15^2+9^2=12^2

Answer 1

Ur answer is C.. Ur welcome

Explanation:

Answer 2

The phytagorean theorem states a^2 + b^2 = c^2 And so your answer is C. (UV)^2+(VW)^2=(UW)^2, because 81+144=225

Since they are squares, the length of one sides square is equal to the area. UV, VW, and UW are all sides on a square. If you square them, you get their area, and then if you add the areas it will prove the phytagorean theorem correct.