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  Pythagoras theorem

  Posted by Kunal on February 9, 2024 at 1:35 pm

  Solve pythagoras theorem with an example.

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  Nitesh

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  February 13, 2024 at 3:59 pm

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  Sure! Let’s solve the Pythagorean theorem with an example.

  The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.

  Let’s consider a right-angled triangle with two known side lengths, a = 3 units and b = 4 units. We need to find the length of the hypotenuse, c.

  Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can write the equation as:

  c^2 = a^2 + b^2

  Substituting the given values, we have:

  c^2 = 3^2 + 4^2
  c^2 = 9 + 16
  c^2 = 25

  To find c, we take the square root of both sides:

  c = √25
  c = 5

  Therefore, the length of the hypotenuse (c) in this triangle is 5 units.

  So, in this example, a right-angled triangle with side lengths of 3 units and 4 units has a hypotenuse of 5 units, as determined by the Pythagorean theorem.

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