The Pythagorean Theorem shows the relationship between the sides of a right triangle and the hypotenuse. The formula for the Pythagorean Theorem is a2 + b2 = c2, where a and b are the sides and c is the hypotenuse.

Write a polynomial expression for c2.

Simplify the polynomial expression. Show all work.

Heres a link to the picture needed to solve. http://pavcs.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-695363-dt-content-rid-956496_2/courses/MS-MAT-MA8.11.03/Unit%2013%20assessment%20document.png Its the first picture of the triangle that relates to this problem.

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The Pythagorean Theorem shows the relationship between the sides of a right triangle and the hypotenuse.  The formula for the Pythagorean Theorem is a2 + b2 = c2, where a and b are the sides and c is the hypotenuse.

Write a polynomial expression for c2.

Simplify the polynomial expression.  Show all work.

Heres a link to the picture needed to solve. http://pavcs.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-695363-dt-content-rid-956496_2/courses/MS-MAT-MA8.11.03/Unit%2013%20assessment%20document.png Its the first picture of the triangle that relates to this problem.