The triangle above is a right triangle having sides a, b, and c. Given that the measurements of a = 12 cm, b = 16 cm, and c = 20 cm, which of the following statements is true?
A.
The absolute value of the difference between the squares of the 2 smaller sides is equal to square of the third side.
B.
The sum of the squares of the 2 smaller sides is equal to the square of the third side.
C.
The sum of the 2 smaller sides is equal to the third side.
D.
The sum of the squares of the 2 smaller sides is equal to the third side.

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Answer:

The sum of the squares of the 2 smaller sides is equal to the square of the third side

Answer:

The sum of the squares of the 2 smaller sides is equal to the square of the third side.

Step-by-step explanation:

The measurements of the sides of the given right triangle are given below.

The squares of the sides of the given right triangle are given below.

Add the squares of the two smaller sides.

So, the statement that holds true is the sum of the squares of the 2 smaller sides is equal to the square of the third side.