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Pythagorean Theorem
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pythagorean Theorem | A way to mathematically prove a triangle is a right triangle. |
| Pythagorean Theorem Formula | a² + b² = c² |
| Distance Formula | A formula used to find the distance between 2 points; d = √[( x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²] |
| Perfect Squares | A rational number whose square root is a whole number |
| Pythagorean triple | Set of 3 nonzero whole numbers a, b, and c that satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem |
| Pythagorean triple: 3,4,? | 5 |
| right triangle | A triangle that contains a right angle. |
| The square root (√) of number | a number that, when multiplied by itself, gives the number |
| Hypotenuse | The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle and the longest side of a right triangle |