Question

Consider a triangle with side lengths a and b and hypotenuse length c. If _______________ then the converse of the Pythagorean theorem says that the triangle is a right triangle.

A. a^2 - b^2 = c^2
B. a^2 + c^2 = b^2
C. a^2 + b^2 = c^2
D. c^2 + b^2 = a^2

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Answer 1

a^2 +b^2 = c^2

Answer 2

ans is c

Answer 3

Thank you both!