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The Pythagorean Theorem is used to calculate the hypotenuse (i.e longest side) in a right angled triangle. The hypotenuse is the line opposite the right angle.
The equation 'Hypotenuse² = Opposite² + Adjacent² ' is used to find out the length of the hypotenuse.
For Example: Opp=6cm Adj=4cm
hyp² = 6² + 4²
hyp² = 36 + 16
hyp² = 52
hyp = (square root of) 52
hyp = 7.21cm
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How do you use a Pythagorean theorem with cube?
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Who named the pythagorean theorem?
pythagorean theorem was named from a greek mathemition called pythagorus (I think that's how you spell it)
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Pythagoras
