What do the a b and c stand for in the pythagorean theorem?

Mathematics

2 answers:

trapecia [35]3 years ago

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Answer:

A, B, and C are labeled for each side of a right triangle.

Step-by-step explanation:

A and B are used to label the legs while C is used to label the hypotenuse(AKA the long side of a right triangle and the side opposite of the 90° angle.) The B side is the opposite side of the hypotenuse or the side C. The A is the bottom leg that is in between sides B and C.

Crank3 years ago

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A and b are the legs, and c is the hypotenuse.
hope this helps!

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