1)If two lines intersect, then they intersect at exactly one point.
2)In a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the length of the legs.

Which option best classifies these statements?

A. Statement 1 and Statement 2 are postulates because they are true facts.
B. Statement 1 is a theorem and Statement 2 is a postulate.
C. Statement 1 is a postulate and Statement 2 is a theorem.
D. Statement 1 and Statement 2 are theorems because they can be proved.

Question

1)If two lines intersect, then they intersect at exactly one point. 
2)In a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the length of the legs.

Which option best classifies these statements?

A. Statement 1 and Statement 2 are postulates because they are true facts. 
B. Statement 1 is a theorem and Statement 2 is a postulate. 
C. Statement 1 is a postulate and Statement 2 is a theorem. 
D. Statement 1 and Statement 2 are theorems because they can be proved.

ganeshie8 · Answer

C

ganeshie8 · Answer

statement 2 is pythagarus theorem

ganeshie8 · Answer

statement 1  is a postulate.. we cannot prove it