The sum of the squares of the legs is equal to the square of the hypotenuse.
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Hypotenuse
/haɪˈpɑtənus/
Synonyms for "hypotenuse" (2 found)
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Noun(1 words)
longest side
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Noun(1 words)
slant height
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2 entriesflanktriangle side
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7 total sentences available.
Pythagoras' theorem says that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
Source: tatoeba (433794)
Pythagoras' theorem allows you to calculate the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle.
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The square of the length of the hypotenuse of any right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of its base and vertical sides.
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