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Use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine if an angle is the right angle (3-4-5 triangle).

What would you use the Pythagorean Theorem for? List one example either from work or personal life or any other application.

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This briefly explains the Pythagorean theorem and lists an application.

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Pythagorean Theorem states that, if the sides a, b and c of a triangle are in such a way that a^2 = b^2 + c^2 (where the symbol "^" stands for the exponent function), that is the sum of squares of any ...

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