Mario writes the equation (x+y ) 2 = z 2 +4( 1 2 xy) (x+y)2=z2+4(12xy) to begin a proof of the Pythagorean theorem. Use the drop-down menus to explain why this is a true equation.

In the diagram, points d and e are marked by drawing arcs of equal size centered at b such that the arcs intersect ba and bc. then, intersecting arcs of equal size are drawn centered at points d and e. point p is located at the intersection of these arcs. based on this construction, m , and m