Step-by-step explanation:
Complete the proof of the Pythagorean theorem is given below.
Statement Reason
1. ΔABC is a right triangle, with a 1. Given
right angle at ∠C
2. Draw an altitude from point C 2. From a point not on a line, exactly
to AB one perpendicular can be drawn through the point to the line
3. ∠CDB and ∠CDA are right 3. Definition of altitude
angles
4. ∠BCA ≅ ∠BDC 4. All right angles are congruent
5. ∠B ≅ ∠B 5. 
6. ΔCBA ~ ΔDBC 6. AA Similarity Postulate
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9. ∠CDA ≅ ∠BCA 9. 
10. ∠A ≅ ∠A 10. 
11. ΔCBA ~ ΔDBA 11. AA Similarity Postulate
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15. Distributive Property
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