Pythagorean Theorem:
A formula used to find the length of one side of a right triangle when given the lengths of the other two (c squared is the hypotenuse/longest side of the triangle).
A formula used to find the length of one side of a right triangle when given the lengths of the other two (c squared is the hypotenuse/longest side of the triangle).
Teacher: Does anyone know how we can find the length of the hypotenuse?
Alec Smart (Student): A squared plus b squared equals c squared!
Alec Smart (Student): A squared plus b squared equals c squared!
by chochang October 12, 2011