Pythagorean Theorem

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Description

In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of squares of the other two sides.

Variables

Symbol	Meaning
`a, b`	Legs of right triangle
`c`	Hypotenuse

Example

Problem

Find c if a=3, b=4

Solution

c² = 9 + 16 = 25, so c = 5

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