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pythagorus theory

Pythagoras Theorem describes  the mathematical relationship between three sides of a right- angled triangle. Pythagoras Theorem states that in right- angled triangle the square of the hypotenuse longest  side is equal  to the sum of the squares of the other  two sides. It is written on the formula
a2+b2= c2




Example:
The above triangle has the value a=9 and c= 15. Calculate the value of side b.

Solution.
a) Using Pythagoras theorem
a2+b2= c2
92+b2=152
Find the value of  b

b2= 255-81=144
b= 






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