Formula:
The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right-angled 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 (legs).
Formula: a² + b² = c²
- To find the hypotenuse (c): c = √(a² + b²)
- To find a leg (a): a = √(c² - b²)
- To find a leg (b): b = √(c² - a²)
Where:
- a and b are the lengths of the two shorter sides (legs).
- c is the length of the longest side (hypotenuse).