Pythagoras Theorem
In a right-angled triangle: a² + b² = c²
Where c is the hypotenuse (longest side).
Example
A triangle has sides 3 and 4. Find the hypotenuse.
a² + b² = c²
9 + 16 = c²
25 = c²
c = 5
a² + b² = c²
In a right-angled triangle: a² + b² = c²
Where c is the hypotenuse (longest side).
A triangle has sides 3 and 4. Find the hypotenuse.
a² + b² = c²
9 + 16 = c²
25 = c²
c = 5