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The theorem is a2+b2=c2
To explain, the legs of a triangle are labeled with a and b, but it doesn't matter which leg is labeled with which letter. The hypotenuse is always labeled with c.
The theorem is that the sum of the two leg lengths squared is the square of the hypotenuse.
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What theorem on triangles did Pythagoras find?
Pythagoras theorem
What is the function of-the Pythagoras Theorem?
The Pythagoras Theorem is-a mathematical equation that measures the area belonging to-a triangle.
When did Pythagoras make his theorem?
he discovered it in 196C
Did Pythagoras discover the formula for finding the hypnotenuse of a triangle?
Yes, it's called Pythagoras theorem
What are the formulas of the Pythagoras theorem?
X2 + Y2 = The Hypoteneus2
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