What is the Pythagoras Theorem?

The Pythagoras Theorem equation is:

a2 + b2 = c2

It is used to calculate an unknown side of a right angled triangle. a, b and c represent sides of the triangle and you can rearange the formula to find whichever side you are looking for.

c2 - b2 = a2

c2 - a2 = b2

Once you have found what a2 or b2 or c2 is you then simply square root that number to find the length of your side.

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