About the Theorem
The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of squares of the other two sides.
Famous Triples:
- 3, 4, 5
- 5, 12, 13
- 8, 15, 17
- 7, 24, 25
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a² + b² = c²
3² + 4² = 5²
9 + 16 = 25
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Square a²: 9
Square b²: 16
Square c²: 25