Pythagorean Theorem Proofs Practice

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A right-angled triangle is labeled as follows: the height is labeled 9 inches; the base is labeled 12 inches; and hypotenuse is labeled c.

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to give an equation that is true for the given triangle. Do not solve the equation.(1 point)
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92+c2=122
9 squared plus c squared is equal to 12 squared

c2+122=92
c squared plus 12 squared is equal to 9 squared

92+122=c2
9 squared plus 12 squared is equal to c squared

122−92=c2
12 squared minus 9 squared is equal to c squared
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Answer 1

The correct answer is:

9 squared plus c squared is equal to 12 squared