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What is the Pythagorean theorem?
What is the equation for the Pythagorean theorem? How do I find the Pythagorean theorem?
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Hi @maklee, the Pythagorean Theorem is one of the oldest mathematical formulas ever known. it was named after Pythagoras, an Ionian Greek philosopher, mathematician , and founder of one religious movement known as Pythagoreanism.
The Pythagorean Theorem was first put into use over 2500 yrs. ago and has been modified severally so that it can be used outside its main domain. The Theorem states that:
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In any right triangle, the area of the square whose side is the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the areas of the squares whose sides are the two legs.
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The formula for the Pythagorean Theorem is:
h2 = a2 + b2
Or
a2 + b2 = h2
Where h stands for the hypotenuse (that is the longest side) and a and b are the two sides that meet at a right angle.
The Pythagorean Theorem is mostly use when searching for a third side of a right triangle, when the lengths of the two sides are known.
http://www.onemathematicalcat.org/algebra_book/online_problems/graphics/pythag_thm.gif
http://math.asu.edu/files/courses/mat117_web/cartisian_plane_notes/cartesian-plane-images/cartesian-plane-9-pythagorean-theorem.jpg
The Pythagorean Theorem was first put into use over 2500 yrs. ago and has been modified severally so that it can be used outside its main domain. The Theorem states that:
---Quote---
In any right triangle, the area of the square whose side is the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the areas of the squares whose sides are the two legs.
---End quote---
The formula for the Pythagorean Theorem is:
h2 = a2 + b2
Or
a2 + b2 = h2
Where h stands for the hypotenuse (that is the longest side) and a and b are the two sides that meet at a right angle.
The Pythagorean Theorem is mostly use when searching for a third side of a right triangle, when the lengths of the two sides are known.
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