Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem

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Pythagorean Theorem definition

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between sides of a right triangle

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Right triangle

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Hypotenuse

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side opposite the right angle

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Legs of a right triangle

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sides forming the right angle

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Pythagorean Theorem formula

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

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of one leg

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of the other leg

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of the hypotenuse

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Solving for hypotenuse

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latex="c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2}">

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Solving for a leg

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latex="a = \sqrt{c^2 - b^2}">