The Pythagorean Theorem: A2 + B2 = C2
Where: A = Shortest side, C = Hypotenuse (Side opposite the Right Angle), B = remaining Side
To Find A:
Need to know: B and C
A2 + B2 = C2
A2 = C2 - B2
A = SQRT(C2 - B2)
To Find B:
Need to know: A and C
A2 + B2 = C2
B2 = C2 - A2
B = SQRT(C2 - A2)
To Find C:
Need to know: A and B
A2 + B2 = C2
C = SQRT(A2 + B2)
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