Question

The triangle above is a right triangle having sides a, b, and c. Given that the measurements of a = 12 cm, b = 16 cm, and c = 20 cm, which of the following statements is true?
A.
The absolute value of the difference between the squares of the 2 smaller sides is equal to square of the third side.
B.
The sum of the squares of the 2 smaller sides is equal to the square of the third side.
C.
The sum of the 2 smaller sides is equal to the third side.
D.
The sum of the squares of the 2 smaller sides is equal to the third side.

Answer 1

Answer:

The sum of the squares of the 2 smaller sides is equal to the square of the third side