Question

choose the statement that is correct about the pythagorean theorem.
a the square of the largest side of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the two other sides.
b the sum of the squares of the largest side and the perpendicular is equal to the base of a right triangle.
c the square of the perpendicular of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the largest side and the base.
d the square of the base of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the largest side and the perpendicular.

Explanation:

The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (the largest side, opposite the right angle) equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides (legs). Option A directly matches this definition, while other options incorrectly reverse or misidentify the sides involved.

Answer:

A. The square of the largest side of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the two other sides.