1. By: Robert Ulloa/ Josue Apodaca
Pythagorean Theorem
By: Robert Ulloa/ Josue Apodaca

2. How to format Pythagorean Theorem
In algebraic terms, a² + b² = c² where c is the hypotenuse while a and b are the legs of the triangle.

3. Example #1
This problem could also be solved using the Pythagorean Triple 3, 4, 5.  Since 6 is 2 times 3, and 8 is 2 times 4, then x must be 2 times Answer: 10 m

4. Example #2
A ramp was constructed to load a truck.  If the ramp is 9 feet long and the horizontal distance from the bottom of the ramp to the truck is 7 feet, what is the vertical height of the ramp?

5. A triangle has sides 6, 7 and 10. Is it a right triangle?
Let a = 6, b = 7 and c = 10.  The longest side MUST be the hypotenuse, so c = 10.  Now, check to see if the Pythagorean Theorem is true