This math topic involves solving problems based on the Pythagorean theorem, focusing specifically on calculating the square of the hypotenuse ('c') given the squares of the other two sides of a right triangle. Each question presents a simple equation where the sum of two squared values needs to match one of the multiple-choice answers, which also represent squared values. This fundamental practice strengthens understanding of the relation between the sides of a right triangle and enhances algebraic manipulation skills in finding the length of a hypotenuse squared.