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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
