Question

Given: ∆BCA is a right triangle.
Prove: a2 + b2 = c2
The two-column proof with missing justifications proves the Pythagorean Theorem using similar triangles.
Which is NOT a justification for the proof?
Substitution

Addition Property of Equality

Transitive Property of Equality

Distributive Property of Equality

Answer 1

@jim_thompson5910 please help I do not understand this question!

Answer 2

@Zarkon can you please help me?

Answer 3

@Hero @satellite73 please help me with this question

Answer 4

@jim_thompson5910 !!!!!

Answer 5

Do you have any idea on which is the correct choice?

Answer 6

I think it is either the Transitive Property of Equality or the Distributive Property of Equality

Answer 7

@Hero

Answer 8

I see. Well, let me post something real quick.

Answer 9

cy + cx = c(y + x)

Which property is justified here?

Answer 10

the distributive property @Hero

Answer 11

Okay, so we can eliminate the distributive proper as a possible choice.

Answer 12

But it says the distibutive property of equality and that is not a real thing

Answer 13

I just showed you that it is.

Answer 14

There is only one property that does not fit any of the justifications given in the proof.

Answer 15

The Transitive Property of Equality correct?

Answer 16

OOh thank you for helping i understand this question! @Hero do you think you could explain aother question to me?

Answer 17

Yes, but post it separately unless it is already related to this one.