Asked by Maryisabel Salinas on Apr 27, 2024
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In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of two sides is equal to the square of the hypotenuse. This was discovered by a Greek named _____.
A) Hypotenuse
B) Right
C) Pythagoras
D) Cosine
Hypotenuse
The longest side of a right triangle.
Pythagoras
A Greek mathematician.
- Understand the Pythagorean theorem and its application in finding the lengths of sides in right triangles.
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Karyn BurrowMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This principle is known as the Pythagorean theorem, named after the Greek mathematician Pythagoras.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the Pythagorean theorem and its application in finding the lengths of sides in right triangles.