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.