Question

The triangle above is a right triangle with side lengths a = 7 in., b = 24 in., and c = 25 in. Which statement is true? A. The sum of the squares of the two smaller sides is equal to the third side. B. The difference between the squares of the two smaller sides is equal to the square of the third side. C. The difference between the squares of the two smaller sides is equal to the third side. D. The sum of the squares of the two smaller sides is equal to the square of the third side.

Answer 1

Answer: D is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The pythagoras theorum states that in a right angled triangle, the sum of the squares of the two smaller sides is equal to the square of the hypotenuse ( the largest side.)