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) in analyzing this diagram, which statement does not represent a crucial step to proving the pythagorean theorem using this
diagram?
the pythagorean theorem states that a2 + b2 = c2
recognize that both large squares contain 4 right triangles with base a,
and height b.
recognize that both large squares have side lengths b + a, thus their areas
must be equal
recognize that the area of the blue square is not equal to the area of the
yellow square
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