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The Pythagoras Theorem is also referred to as the Pythagorean Theorem<math>.</math> Pythagorean Theorem is used to find a side of any right triangle. It is <math>a^2+b^2=c^2</math>, where <math>a</math> and <math>b</math> are the legs of the triangle, and <math>c</math> is the hypotenuse. | The Pythagoras Theorem is also referred to as the Pythagorean Theorem<math>.</math> Pythagorean Theorem is used to find a side of any right triangle. It is <math>a^2+b^2=c^2</math>, where <math>a</math> and <math>b</math> are the legs of the triangle, and <math>c</math> is the hypotenuse. | ||
== Why is it useful? == | == Why is it useful? == | ||
+ | To find sides and angles of right triangles. Also, Trigonometry is pointless without it. If you know three angles of a triangle you can use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the sides or the area even if the angles are not right. It is probably the most famous Theorem in all of math! |
Revision as of 15:23, 17 June 2019
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
The Pythagoras Theorem is also referred to as the Pythagorean Theorem Pythagorean Theorem is used to find a side of any right triangle. It is , where and are the legs of the triangle, and is the hypotenuse.
Why is it useful?
To find sides and angles of right triangles. Also, Trigonometry is pointless without it. If you know three angles of a triangle you can use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the sides or the area even if the angles are not right. It is probably the most famous Theorem in all of math!