Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagorean Theorem

1. Formula

   • Missing side
   • Right Triangle
   • a^2 + b^2 = c^2

2. Triangles

   • one 90 degree angle
   • Right Triangle Leg are a & b
   • Hypotenuse is always c

3. What's it for?

   • Finding side lengths in a right triangle.

4. Facts

   • Only works on right triangles
   • Pythagorean was named after Pythagoras a Greek Philosopher & mathematician.