Question

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Given: ΔABC is a right triangle.

Prove: a2 + b2 = c2

Answer 1

The following two-column proof with missing justifications proves the Pythagorean Theorem using similar triangles:

Statement Justification
Draw an altitude from point C to Line segment AB
Let segment BC = a

segment CA = b

segment AB = c

segment CD = h

segment DB = x

segment AD = y
y + x = c
c over a equals a over y and c over b equals b over x
a2 = cy; b2 = cx
a2 + b2 = cy + b2
a2 + b2 = cy + cx
a2 + b2 = c(y + x)
a2 + b2 = c(c)
a2 + b2 = c2
Which is not a justification for the proof? (5 points)


Addition Property of Equality

Pythagorean Theorem

Pieces of Right Triangles Similarity Theorem

Cross Product Property

Answer 2

@Mehek14

Answer 3

I am jumping from A and C, don't know which one to choose

Answer 4

Can someone plz help?

Answer 5

I would go with A!

Answer 6

okay