In Triangle XYZ below, x2+y2=z2.
Clarice wants to prove that Triangle XYZ is a right triangle. The steps she will use in her proof are given below.
1. Use the Pythagorean Theorem to show that the hypotenuse of the right triangle must be equal to z.
2. Use the Side-Side-Side Theorem to show that both triangles are congruent.
3. Show that Triangle XYZ must be a right triangle.
4. Draw a second triangle that is a right triangle with leg lengths x and y.
Which of the following lists the steps in the correct order?
3, 1, 2, 4
3, 2, 1, 4
4, 1, 2, 3
4, 2, 1, 3
