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The Pythagorean theorem's formula is a2 + b2 = c2, a and b being the legs of a right triangle and c being the hypotenuse.
Let's say we know both legs, and we want to find the hypotenuse. Let's say a is 2, and b is 4. Now you have to square them and add them together, which would be 20. (4 + 16)
This means c2--now you find the square root of 20, which is 4.47213..., the hypotenuse's length.
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In the pythagorean theorem is b twice of a?
In the Pythagorean Theorem b is not twice a. The formula is [ a squared + b squared = c squared].
Is the distance formula derived from Pythagorean theorem?
Yes, the distance formula for a line segment was derived from Pythagoras' theorem.
What is better to use The Distance Formula or The Pythagorean Theorem?
false
How might the Pythagorean theorem and distance formula be used in everyday life?
Carpentry
Can you use pythagorean theorem to find x on a right triangle?
It depends on what x is and what information you have. For example, if no side lengths are known, the Pythagorean theorem is not going to be any use!
What is the difference in the distance formula and the Pythagorean theorem?
The difference in the distance formula and the pythagorean theorem is that the distance formula finds the distance between two points while the pythagorean theorem usually finds the hypotenuse of a right triangle.
Is The Distance Formula is derived from the Pythagorean Theorem?
No.
The pythagorean theorem can be developed from what?
distance formula!
The Pythagorean Theorem is similar to?
the slope formula and the distance formula.
In the pythagorean theorem is b twice of a?
In the Pythagorean Theorem b is not twice a. The formula is [ a squared + b squared = c squared].
Converse of Pythagorean Theorem?
The Pythagorean Theorem allows the mathematician to determine the value of the hypotenuse. The converse of the Pythagorean Theorem manipulates the formula so that the mathematician can use the values to determine that if the triangle is a right triangle.
Is the distance formula derived from Pythagorean theorem?
Yes, the distance formula for a line segment was derived from Pythagoras' theorem.
What is better to use The Distance Formula or The Pythagorean Theorem?
false
What is better the pythagorean therom or the disance formula?
Better for what??? Actually, both are closely related. The distance formula is derived from the Pythagorean theorem.
Is Pythagorean theorem is derived from the distance formula?
Yes, the distance formula for a line segment was derived from Pythagoras' theorem.
Why did Pythagoras name his formula Pythagorean Theorem?
He didn't name it. It is named after Pythagoras because he first developed the theorem.
Why is the formula for the Pythagorean theorem a bc?
a squared + b squared=c squared
