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a2+b2=c2
a,b,and c are sides to a right triangle. c is the hypotenuse (the side opposite from the right angle)
so if you had a triangle with the side lengths 3 and 4 and you want to find the hypotenuse, this is how.
32+42=c2
9+16=c2
25=c2
square root(25)=square root(c2)
5=c
so 5 would be your answer
the Pythagoras theorem is this equation.
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What is Pythagoras the ancient greek mathamatision's work about right angled triangle?
His work on right angle triangles is known as Pythagorases Theorum and it states that.. "The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two side."
Why did Pythagoras move to croton?
Probably because Polycrates, ruler of Samos, Pythagoras' hometown, was making his plans difficult to achieve, some say he was overwhelmed with public duties in Samos
Who was Pythagoras wife?
Pythagoras wife is Theano.
Who came first Plato or Pythagoras?
Pythagoras
What theorem on triangles did Pythagoras find?
Pythagoras theorem
Pythagoras was author of which scientific theory?
Pythagorean Theorum
Who discovered the Pythagoras theorum?
This result was known hundreds of years before the birth of Pythagoras.
Who was the only us president to prove pythagoras theorum?
James A. Garfield
Use of pythagorus theorum?
Refer to the following link for your answer: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What are the application of the Pythagoras Theorem
What is the height of a right angled triangle?
Using Pythagoras' Theorum: (height)^2 = (hypotenuse)^2 - (base)^2
In calculation involving right triangles the hypotenuse is usually represesnted by the letter?
you can choose; usually h. in pythagoras's theorum, it is a c i.e. a2 + b2 = c2
What mathematician developed the symbol for Pi?
pythagoras. he had lots of different theorums, one named after him in fact(pythagorases theorum) he came up wth the symbol from ancient greek drawings.
What is the Contribution of Pythagoras to trigonometry?
Pythagoras discovered many of the properties of what would become trigonometric functions. The Pythagorean Theorum, a2 + b2 = c2 is a representation of the fundemental trigonometric identity sin2(x) + cos2(x) = 1. 1 is the hypotenuse of any right triangle, and has legs length sin(x) and cos(x) with x being one of the two non-right angles. With this in mind, the identity upon which trigonometry is based turs out to be the Pythagorean Theorum.
Who invented the pythagorean formula?
The Pythagorean Theorum was supposedly invented by Pythagoras during the Renaissance, but there is no proof or record. He is also said to have had a school to teach about mathematical and philosophical topics, for he was also said to be a widely known philosopher.
What is Pythagoras the ancient greek mathamatision's work about right angled triangle?
His work on right angle triangles is known as Pythagorases Theorum and it states that.. "The square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two side."
Who invented the pythagorean theorem?
Pythagoras of Samos was an Ionian Greek mathematician who founded a religious movement and came up with Pythagorean Theorum. Other theories include arguments that the theory predates him, or that it was rediscovered and popularized by one of his students.
Can a Brick which measures 9cm by 12cm by 25cm pass down a cylinder pipe of a diameter of 14cm.?
Use Pythagoras' theorum a2 = b2 + c2 a2 = (9x9) + (12x12) 225 = 81 + 144 Ö225 = 15cm > 14cm. answer NO.
