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create a multiple choice question to assess a student's understanding of the pythagorean theorem.
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multiple choice question: 
the pythagorean theorem states that: 
a. the sum of the lengths of the sides of any triangle is always equal to the length of the hypotenuse
b. the area of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the areas of the two sides
c. the hypotenuse of a right triangle is always the longest side
d. the lengths of the legs of a right triangle are always equal

answer: a. the sum of the lengths of the sides of any triangle is always equal to the length of the hypotenuse.
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