Pythagorean Theorem
a^2+b^2=c^2
The two shorter sides are called legs (a and b). The
longest side is called the hypotenuse (c).
a = leg
b = leg
b c
c = hypotenuse
a
The hypotenuse is always opposite to the 90
degree angle of a right triangle.
Solve for the missing side using the
Pythagorean theorem.
c
12 5
a
11
4
, Pythagorean Theorem
Using the Pythagorean Theorem, a² + b² = c²,
determine missing leg or hypotenuse.
a = 3, b = 4, c = ? a = 8, b = ?, c = 17
a = ?, b = 7, c = 25 a = 6, b = 3, c = ?
a = 9, b = ?, c = 12 a = ?, b = 5, c = 10
a^2+b^2=c^2
The two shorter sides are called legs (a and b). The
longest side is called the hypotenuse (c).
a = leg
b = leg
b c
c = hypotenuse
a
The hypotenuse is always opposite to the 90
degree angle of a right triangle.
Solve for the missing side using the
Pythagorean theorem.
c
12 5
a
11
4
, Pythagorean Theorem
Using the Pythagorean Theorem, a² + b² = c²,
determine missing leg or hypotenuse.
a = 3, b = 4, c = ? a = 8, b = ?, c = 17
a = ?, b = 7, c = 25 a = 6, b = 3, c = ?
a = 9, b = ?, c = 12 a = ?, b = 5, c = 10
