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Does it matter which sides you choose for a, b, c in a right triangle, when applying the pythagorean theorem?

Answer 1

Side A and B does not matter when your trying to apply this to the pythagorean theorem but side C must always be the hypotenuse.

The hypotenuse is always the triangle's longest side. It is opposite the right angle.

I hope this helps.

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Answer 2

Eva Abramson

You must be aware that the sides of a triangle are not always designated as A,B and C. It is imperative that you have #("adjacent")^2+("opposite")^2=("hypotenuse")^2#

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Answer 3

Ethan Adkins

No, it does not matter which sides you choose for a, b, and c in a right triangle when applying the Pythagorean theorem. The theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides (a and b). As long as you correctly identify the hypotenuse and the other two sides, you can apply the theorem regardless of the labels assigned to the sides.

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