<h2>The Pythagorean Theorem</h2>
The Pythagorean Theorem:
- <em>a</em> and <em>b</em> are the two legs in a right triangle
- <em>c</em> is the hypotenuse (the longest side of a right triangle; opposite the 90° angle
- <em>*keep in mind that this theorem applies only to right triangles</em>
We're given:
- Legs = 9 units and 12 units
- Hypotenuse = <em>c</em>
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Plug these measurements into the Pythagorean theorem:
⇒ Combine like terms: