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Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem is a fundamental principle in geometry that describes the relationship

between the sides of a right triangle. It states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse

(the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

### Theorem:

For a right triangle with sides a, b, and hypotenuse c:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

### Key Concepts:

- The theorem applies only to right triangles.

- The hypotenuse is always the longest side.

- It can be used to find the length of any side if the other two sides are known.

### Solved Examples:

1. A right triangle has legs of 3 cm and 4 cm. Find the hypotenuse:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

3^2 + 4^2 = c^2

9 + 16 = c^2

c^2 = 25

c = sqrt(25) = 5 cm

2. Find the missing side of a triangle where the hypotenuse is 10 cm and one leg is 6 cm:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

6^2 + b^2 = 10^2

36 + b^2 = 100
b^2 = 100 - 36 = 64

b = sqrt(64) = 8 cm

3. Verify if a triangle with sides 5 cm, 12 cm, and 13 cm is a right triangle:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

5^2 + 12^2 = 13^2

25 + 144 = 169

169 = 169 (True, it is a right triangle)

### Real-World Applications:

- Construction and carpentry to create right angles and measure diagonals.

- Navigation and mapping to calculate distances.

- Computer graphics and design to calculate dimensions and angles.


### Practice Problems:

1. A ladder is 10 ft long and leans against a wall. The base of the ladder is 6 ft from the wall. Find

the height where the ladder touches the wall.

2. A triangle has sides 8 cm, 15 cm, and 17 cm. Determine if it is a right triangle.

Solution: a^2 + b^2 = c^2 -> 8^2 + 15^2 = 17^2 -> 64 + 225 = 289 -> True.

3. Find the length of the diagonal of a rectangle with length 9 cm and width 12 cm.

Solution: Diagonal^2 = length^2 + width^2 -> Diagonal^2 = 9^2 + 12^2 -> Diagonal^2 = 81 + 144 =

225 -> Diagonal = 15 cm.

4. A right triangle has one leg of 7 m and a hypotenuse of 25 m. Find the other leg.

Solution: a^2 + 7^2 = 25^2 -> a^2 + 49 = 625 -> a^2 = 576 -> a = sqrt(576) = 24 m.

5. Verify if the triangle with sides 9 cm, 40 cm, and 41 cm is a right triangle.

Solution: a^2 + b^2 = c^2 -> 9^2 + 40^2 = 41^2 -> 81 + 1600 = 1681 -> True.

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