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334 Pytha

The document provides notes on the Pythagorean theorem, including the formula a2 + b2 = c2 where a and b are the legs of a right triangle and c is the hypotenuse. It also gives two examples of applying the theorem to solve for the unknown side of a right triangle.

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334 Pytha

The document provides notes on the Pythagorean theorem, including the formula a2 + b2 = c2 where a and b are the legs of a right triangle and c is the hypotenuse. It also gives two examples of applying the theorem to solve for the unknown side of a right triangle.

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Mathematics 334 Designed by Peter Nield Notes by Katherine Daignault

Westwood High School Grade 9 Student

Pythagorean Theorem

c
b

a
b and a = legs
c = hypotenuse

Formula: a 2 + b 2 = c 2 It has to be a right angle triangle to work!!!

EX. 1:

?
4
a2 + b2 = c2
32 + 4 2 = c 2
3
9 + 16 = c 2
25 = c 2
c=5
EX. 2:

2
1.8
a2 + b2 = c2
a 2 + (1.8) = 2 2
2

? a 2 + 3.24 = 4
a 2 = 4 − 3.24
a 2 = 0.76
a = 0.87

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