Pythagorean Theorem

Calculate the hypotenuse or legs of a right triangle.

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a = 3 b = 4 c = 5 a² + b² = c²

Hypotenuse C

5

square units

Leg A

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Leg B

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Results

Area

6

Perimeter

12

Calculation

c² = a² + b²

c² = 3² + 4² = 25

c = √25 = 5

Pythagorean Triples

Sets of three positive integers (a, b, c) where a² + b² = c²

What is the Pythagorean Theorem?

In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the legs: a² + b² = c².

History

Although named after the Greek mathematician Pythagoras (6th century BC), the theorem was known to earlier civilizations.

Applications

Used in construction, navigation, physics, engineering, and to calculate diagonal distances.

Preguntas Frecuentes

Does the theorem work for any triangle?

No, only for right triangles (with a 90° angle).

What are Pythagorean triples?

Sets of three integers that satisfy a² + b² = c², like (3,4,5) or (5,12,13).

How do I verify if a triangle is right?

Check if the sum of squares of the two smaller sides equals the square of the largest side.

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