Translate the stated rule or relationship to a formula.The square of the hypotenuse, c, of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the legs, a and b.

A. c2 = (a + b)2
B. c2 = a2 + b2
C. c = a2b2
D. c = a + b


Answer: B

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