Mathematics

Donna Ross

12 June, 09:38

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.