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Pythagoras Theorem
a² + b² = c²
Where c is the Hypotenuse (Longest Side)
Pythagoras Variable Guide 📐
a
Side A (Leg)
One of the shorter sides forming the 90° angle. Also called the 'altitude'.
b
Side B (Leg)
The second shorter side. Together with Side A, it forms the right angle base.
c
Hypotenuse
The longest side of the triangle, located directly opposite the right angle.
²
Square Power
Means multiplying the side by itself (e.g., a × a). Area of the side's square.
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90° Angle
The "L" shaped corner. The theorem ONLY works if this angle is present.
√
Square Root
Used at the end to find the actual length of 'c' from c² value.
+
The Addition
Adding the squares of the two legs gives you the square of the hypotenuse.
3:4:5
Magic Triples
Sets of whole numbers that always satisfy the theorem perfectly.
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The Balance
The sum of the small squares MUST equal the large square of the hypotenuse.