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Pythagorean Theorem

8.G.1Apply Pythagorean01/04

Apply the Pythagorean theorem.

The relationship

a^{2} + b^{2} = c^{2}

Step01of 04

In a right triangle, $a$ and $b$ are the legs (the two shorter sides forming the right angle), and $c$ is the hypotenuse (the longest side, OPPOSITE the right angle).

a^{2} + b^{2} = c^{2}

Memorable triples: 3-4-5, 5-12-13, 8-15-17, 7-24-25.

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