Question

ok, this ones tough. a and b are the legs. c is the hypotenuse. so which one is correct? be careful!
$6^{2}+?^{2}=12^{2}$
$6^{2}+12^{2}=?^{2}$
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall Pythagorean theorem

For a right triangle, the theorem states $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$, where $a,b$ are legs, $c$ is hypotenuse.

Step2: Match given values to theorem

Here, one leg is 6, hypotenuse is 12, the unknown is the second leg. Substitute into the theorem: $6^2 + ?^2 = 12^2$.

Answer:

$6^2+?^2 = 12^2$ (the first option)