Pythagorean Theorem

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The Pythagorean Theorem shows how the side lengths of a right triangle are related

NOTE: The Pythagorean Theorem works ONLY on RIGHT TRIANGLES.

If used on something other than a right triangle, it will not work

Pythagorean Theorem- a²+b²=c²

A and B can be either or, a²+b²= b²+a²

But C is ALWAYS the largest number in the whole theorem because if a²+b²=c², c will be the largest because it is the sum of a² + b²

A and B are the Legs and C is the Hypotenuse

In the Pythagorean Theorem there are Legs and the Hypotenuse

PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM NOTES

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