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Use of The Pythagorean Theorem

This topic covers use of the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of third side of a right triangle.

Topic: Use The Pythagorean Theorem

  • Pythagorean Theorem: In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the lengths of the legs is equal to the square of the length of the hypotenuse

  • The hypotenuse is the longest side. For a triangle with side lengths a, b, and c, where c is the hypotenuse,
    a2 + b2 = c2

  • A set of three side measures of a triangle which satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem form a Pythagorean triple

Topic: Problem Solving Application

  • Pythagorean Theorem: In a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the lengths of the legs is equal to the square of the length of the hypotenuse

  • The hypotenuse is the longest side. For a triangle with side lengths a, b, and c, where c is the hypotenuse,
    a2 + b2 = c2

  • A set of three side measures of a triangle which satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem form a Pythagorean triple
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