Pythagorean Theorem Basics

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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What does the variable 'c' represent in the Pythagorean Theorem?

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In the Pythagorean Theorem, the variable 'c' always represents the length of the hypotenuse, which is the side opposite the right angle.

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How do you identify the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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The hypotenuse is always the longest side of a right triangle and is located opposite the right angle.

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If one side of a right triangle is 4 units and the other side is 18 units, how do you set up the equation to find the hypotenuse?

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In a right triangle, if one leg is 12 and the other leg is 5, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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What is the relationship between the sides of a right triangle according to the Pythagorean Theorem?

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The relationship is that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

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What is the formula to find the length of one leg if you know the hypotenuse and the other leg?

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