the theorem is used for right triangles. it means the two smaller sides squared and added together equal the hypotenuse squared.
the three ways to use it will let you find the third side if you were given two other sides.
a2 + b2 = c2
b2 = c2 - a2
a2 = c2 - b2
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Pythagorean Theorem is one.
You would use the Pythagorean Theorem when you are trying to determine the length of a side on a right triangle.ORYou might use the Pythagorean Theorem if you are carpenter or builder. A carpenter might use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of the hypotenuse (longest side of the triangle) or the length of the wall or roof. Use can use this methed or theorem in any building situation.
Architects use the Pythagorean theorem to check distances, heights, etc...that cant be measured
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!
The Pythagorean theorem is a2 + b2 = c2. It is used for right triangles. If you know two of the sides, you can use the theorem to find the third side.