August 21, 2009
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Description
A detailed tutorial on the use of the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the sides of triangle. Step by step tutorial including serveral examples for reference. Knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorem and how to solve for sides of a triangle grade school geometry.
Overview
The Pythagorean Theorem is a common theorem in geometry. It can only be used to solve for the length of a side of a right triangle. It can not be used on any other triangle or any other shape. The Pythagorean Theorem can be expressed as an equation:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
The variables a and b represent the long and short side of a right triangle. It does not matter which variable you choose to be which each. The variable c represents the hypotenuse. The hypotenuse is the long and slanted side of the right triangle. Remember, this theorem only helps you solve for the length of a side, not an angle. The Pythagorean Theorem is used often in upper-level classes as well as lower-level classes.
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