Pythagoras’ Theorem (VCE SSCE General Mathematics): Flashcards

Longest side opposite the right angle

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

Length of the hypotenuse

Lengths of the other two sides

$c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2}$

$a = \sqrt{c^2 - b^2}$

Add the squares

Subtract the squares

$\sqrt{a^2 + b^2 + c^2}$

A flat surface