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Pythagorean Theorem

In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Statement

For a right triangle with legs \(a\), \(b\) and hypotenuse \(c\):

\[ a^2 + b^2 = c^2 \]

Proof (Visual)

Consider a square with side length \(a + b\):

Pythagorean Diagram

Examples

\(a\)\(b\)\(c\)
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