Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

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Pythagorean theorem formula

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

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Right triangle sides

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Hypotenuse definition

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side opposite right angle

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Use of Pythagorean theorem

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missing side in right triangle

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right triangles

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latex="c = 5">

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Converse of Pythagorean theorem

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Pythagorean triple example

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latex="3, 4, 5">

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Area relationship in Pythagorean theorem

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of areas of squares on legs equals area on hypotenuse

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Real-life application

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distance between two points