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How to Use the Pythagorean Theorem
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The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of squares of the other two sides.
Given sides a and b, the hypotenuse c = sqrt(a² + b²). For a=3, b=4, c=5.
Common use cases:
- Finding diagonal distances
- Construction and carpentry measurements
- Navigation and surveying
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