Math: The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of

the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the
sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides. This can be written as:
a² + b² = c².
Math: The Pythagorean Theorem
The Pythagorean theorem is a fundamental principle in mathematics that relates to
right-angled triangles. It states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of
the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the
sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides. Mathematically, it can be
expressed as:
a² + b² = c²

where 'a' and 'b' represent the lengths of the two shorter sides (also known as the
legs) of the right-angled triangle, and 'c' represents the length of the
hypotenuse.

The Pythagorean theorem has numerous applications in geometry, trigonometry, and

physics. It provides a way to compute unknown side lengths in right-angled
triangles and is the basis for many geometric proofs and formulas. The theorem is
named after the ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras, although evidence suggests
that it was known and used by earlier civilizations as well.