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Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the lengths of the two shorter sides equals the square of the length of the hypotenuse. Named after the mathematician Pythagoras, this theorem is fundamental in mathematics and serves as a basis for more complex trigonometric theories. The formula is represented as AC² = AB² + BC², where AC is the hypotenuse, AB is one side, and BC is the other side.

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Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the lengths of the two shorter sides equals the square of the length of the hypotenuse. Named after the mathematician Pythagoras, this theorem is fundamental in mathematics and serves as a basis for more complex trigonometric theories. The formula is represented as AC² = AB² + BC², where AC is the hypotenuse, AB is one side, and BC is the other side.

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Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean theorem is a mathematical law that state that the sum of squares of the lengths of the
two short sides of the right triangle is equal to the square of the length of the hypotenuse. The
Pythagorean Theorem, also referred to as the Pythagoras theorem, is arguably the most famous formula
in mathematics that defines the relationship between the sides of a right triangle. The Pythagorean
theorem is named after Pythagoras of Samos, a mathematician who was also a religious leader, and
believed that all things in the universe were composed of numbers. The hypotenuse of a right triangle is
the side opposite the right angle. Pythagorean theorem is useful tool that shows how the sum of the
areas of three intersecting squares can determine the side lengths of a right triangle. This theorem is an
extremely useful tool that provides the basis for more complex trigonometry theories such as the
converse of the Pythagorean theorem. Pythagoras theorem formula is AC²=AB²+B where AB is the
perpendicular side, BC is the base, and AC is the hypotenuse side. The Pythagoras equation is applied to
any triangle that has one of its angles equal to 90%.

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