Pythagorean theorem

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With legs 3 and 4 the hypotenuse is 5.

Example

Find the missing side of a right triangle with the Pythagorean theorem.

With legs 3 and 4 the hypotenuse is 5.

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Methodology

c² = a² + b² for a right triangle.