Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems

Pythagorean Theorem in the Real World

Alexandra Elbaz

Pythagorean Theorem Rule:

The squares of the two shorter sides of a right triangle, will equal the square of the longest side of that right triangle.

The longest side of a right triangle, is called the Hypotenuse. It is across from the right angle.

(Side A)^2 + (Side B)^2 = (Hypotenuse)^2