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6.2 Geometry: pythagorean theorem

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The pythagoeran theorem

A right triangle is a triangle with a 90 degree angle. A 90 degree angle is typically the found on the corner of a box or the corner of a building. In a right triangle, the longest side is called the hypotenuse. It is also the side opposite the right angle. The other two sides are called legs. We generally use the letters a and b to denote the length of the legs and c for the length of the hypotenuse.

The Pythagorean Theoerem is: a squared plus b squared equals c squared.

You can also remember: (leg) squared + (other leg) squared = (hypotenuse) squared

Please click on the Kahn Academy - Pythagorean Theorem link to learn more.
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Source:  OpenStax, Contemporary math applications. OpenStax CNX. Dec 15, 2014 Download for free at http://legacy.cnx.org/content/col11559/1.6
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