JC Mathematics · Geometry · 5 min
Pythagoras' Theorem:
Squares on the sides
Narrated explanationReady
In any right-angled triangle, the square on the longest side equals the sum of the squares on the other two sides: a² + b² = c².
a² + b² = c², where c is always the hypotenuse.
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Hypotenuse
The longest side, always opposite the right angle.
Quick check
1. A right triangle has sides 6 cm and 8 cm. How long is the hypotenuse?
2. Where is the hypotenuse?