damita uses the pythagorean theorem to write the equation 2k² = j² to represent the triangle shown. Is she correct? Explain.

Unclechu asked Aug 7, 2023

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Unclechu asked Aug 7, 2023

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Answer:

Yes, She is correct.

Explanation:

Pythagorean theorem:

base² + altitude² = hypotenuse²

k² + k² = j²

Add the like terms. Like terms have same variable with same power.

2k² = j²

Jeff Schuman answered Aug 13, 2023

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