How does a carpenter use Pythagorean Theorem?

Answer 1

In geometry this theorem states, in a right triangle the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides. In a right triangle one angle equals 90 degrees. The hypotenuse is on the opposite side of the right triangle. Here is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem. a squared + b squared = c squared In this formula, c represents the length of the hypotenuse, a and b are the lengths of the other two sides. If two sides of a right triangle are known, you can substitute these values in the formula to find the missing side.When laying out concrete footings for a new building, the Pythagorean Theorem is the most accurate method available for making square 90 degree angles. It is the same as the old 3 - 4 - 5 carpentry trick, only more precise, because the exact corners can be located.