Question

What is the Pythagorean Theorem used for? What is the formula

Answer 1

The Pythagorean Theorem is used to find a missing side of a Right triangle when given the other two sides. 

$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$

a = Side 1

b = Side 2

c = hypotenuse ( longest side )

Answer 2

The Pythagorean Theorem states that a triangle's hypotenuse is equal to the square's of the other two sides of the triangle.

a² + b² = c²
a = side of triangle
b = other side of triangle
c = hypotenuse (squared)

Find the square root to find the accurate length of the hypotenuse.