How to Use the Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem (a² + b² = c²) is one of the most famous equations in mathematics. It relates the three sides of any right triangle and is used everywhere from carpentry and navigation to computer graphics and physics. This guide shows you how to apply it to find any missing side.

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