The statement "In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides" is a theorem. This statement describes a proven mathematical relationship known as the Pythagorean theorem, which applies specifically to right triangles.
Is the following statement a conjecture, definition, postulate, or theorem?
In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
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