Question

Given the right triangle below, for the Pythagorean theorem, in which a 2 + b 2 = c 2, which side would represent the side "c." Hint: look at this triangle and the names of the angles.

Answer 1

line segment AC (hypotenuse)

Explanation:

The Pythagorean Theorem states that the sum of squares of the base/height of the triangle will equal the hypotenuse squared which is what c is equal to. So the c would represent the hypotenuse which is the side from the points A to C in the diagram.