Pythagorean Theorem: Finding Hypotenuse or Leg

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What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

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The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b). It can be expressed as: c² = a² + b².

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How do you find the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?

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To find the length of the hypotenuse (c), use the formula: c = √(a² + b²), where a and b are the lengths of the other two sides.

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If one leg of a right triangle is 6 cm and the other leg is 8 cm, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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Using the Pythagorean Theorem: c = √(6² + 8²) = √(36 + 64) = √100 = 10 cm.

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What is the formula to find a missing leg of a right triangle?

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To find a missing leg (a or b), rearrange the Pythagorean Theorem: a = √(c² - b²) or b = √(c² - a²).

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If the hypotenuse is 13 cm and one leg is 5 cm, what is the length of the other leg?

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Using the formula: b = √(c² - a²) = √(13² - 5²) = √(169 - 25) = √144 = 12 cm.

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What is a right triangle?

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A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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What are the legs of a right triangle?

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The legs of a right triangle are the two sides that form the right angle.

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What is the hypotenuse of a right triangle?

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The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

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If a right triangle has legs of lengths 9 m and 12 m, what is the length of the hypotenuse?

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c = √(9² + 12²) = √(81 + 144) = √225 = 15 m.

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What is the relationship between the sides of a 3-4-5 triangle?

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In a 3-4-5 triangle, the lengths of the sides are in the ratio 3:4:5, which satisfies the Pythagorean Theorem.