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QuizMultiple Choice
Finding Distance in the Coordinate Plane
Question 3 • Pre-Algebra - MA3119 B-CR
In the formula , how does each subtraction expression relate to the Pythagorean theorem?
Answer
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Each subtraction expression represents the length of one leg of a right triangle with a hypotenuse of length d.B
Each subtraction expression represents the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with a leg of length d.C
Each subtraction expression represents half the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with a hypotenuse of length d.D
Each subtraction expression represents the square of the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle with a hypotenuse of length d.