Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 10 - Geometry - 10.2 Triangles - Exercise Set 10.2 - Page 630: 54

Answer

Pythagorean Theorem states that\[{{c}^{2}}={{a}^{2}}+b\].

Work Step by Step

The sum of the square of lengths of perpendicular and base of a right triangle is equal to the square of the length of the hypotenuse. If in a right triangle, the lengths of perpendicular and base are a and \[b\]respectively and the length of the hypotenuse is \[c\], then the equation is represented as shown below. \[{{c}^{2}}={{a}^{2}}+{{b}^{2}}\]
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