Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

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*Front:* Pythagorean Theorem

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fundamental relation in Euclidean geometry among the three sides of a right triangle.

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*Front:* Right Triangle

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triangle with one angle measuring 90 degrees.

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*Front:* Hypotenuse

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longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.

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*Front:* Legs of a Triangle

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two shorter sides of a right triangle.

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*Front:* Pythagorean Theorem Formula

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latex="a^2 + b^2 = c^2">

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leg of the right triangle.

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other leg of the right triangle.

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hypotenuse of the right triangle.

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latex="c = \sqrt{3^2 + 4^2} = 5">

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latex="c = \sqrt{5^2 + 12^2} = 13">