atns (maths) > Mh Arce (rshterice) > Pythagoras Theorem (mshstpythagoras-tearen!) eee Coretta aaa octane as Learn More enmnenteers) Pythagoras Theorem Pythagoras Theorem (also called Pythagorean Theorem) isan important topic in Mathematics, wich explains the relation between the sis of aright anglee tangle hts: byus.com/maths/sghtanglesiangl/). The ses ofthe right angle are algo called Pythagorean ples. The formula and prot of ths theater ate explained here wth exarples. 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Beeteat 18 + 64136 «100 x=9100 0 “Therefore, th value ofxis 10 Pythagoras Theorem Proof Chen:Aght angled angle ABC roared a8 TaProve- Act= ABE Bot Conetucton: baw a petpedleuer 80 meeting AC at (htsps://btla-androidk12.onelink.me/8UMP/aba9d0ff) mewsPYTHAGORAS THEOREM PROOF Boys c Pret (Conesponding ses of sma tiengles) or AR= AD «AC o ‘so, 2806 ~Aaso Therefore, (Comespanding sides of sma tiangles) or 86% eo AC. 2 ‘Adding the equations ( 2) we get +0 =A xAC#cO «AC 18 +80? = AC (AD + 60) +opeAe Therefore, Act» ABE BC? ene, the Pythagorean theorem it proves Note: Pythagorean theorem is ony applicable to Righ-Angled tingle Video Lesson on Pythagoras Theorem @2849875 Applications of Pythagoras Theorem + Toknom i the viangl ee ightanged tianghe ont tas PERRIER 2SSABTHR Me BOHAPYaBLSESHAY othe 9 sis ae oven ‘rowan To ind the slagonal ofa aquareUseful For Pythagoras theorem useful to find the ies of right angled wrangle. fwekow the two aides of ght lange ‘the we can fi the tid ie, How to use Pythagoras Theorem? “To use Pythagoras theorem remember the forma gen blow create? Where band. ae te sides of the ght angle For example, he sides of valuecte tangles ses, bande such that = 1em,b = 4m ands the hypotenuse Fd the Weknom, cleatebt raat? ome Hence, he length of hypotenuse is Sem, How to find whether a triangle is a right-angled triangle? we ar provided wt th length of thee sis of rangle, hen to fd whether the ingle i righ-angled ‘angle or no we need to use he Pythagorean theorem. Let us unerstan hie statement wih the help of n example ‘Suppose a tingle wth sides 10cm, 240m, and 26em are given Clery, 26 the longest de Italo satlaes the condition, 104 24> 26 Weknom, Beaten 0) So,kta= 10,b= 24 and = 26 Ft we wileote RES. of equation. PoP 1ot 6248 «1004 576 676 Now ting LHS, we get c= 268 676 Wecan see, Lis «Ras “Thetefore, the gven angle angle as satisfies the Pythagoras theorem. 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Find he third side 15cm 17 cm bem Solution: ives; Perpendeuar = 150m Base=bem Hypotonsse=17 em ‘As per the Pythagorean Theorem we have Perpendicula® + Base? = Hypotenuse? steer? 205+? = 788 b= 249 — 225 abe 6e abe vee Therefore, b= Bem Problem 3: Given the side of uate toe dem, Fi the length of the diagonal. Solation- Giver Sides ofa square = dem htsps://btla-androidk12.onelink.me/8UMP/aba9d0ff) mewsmews Ton Thelengtho agonal ae Consider angle abe (or can ao be aed) (oh o0= 0) (a a7 eo? P Thus. the length ofthe clagonal is 4¥2 em. ‘tay uned with BYAUS - The Leaming App to les athe important mathematical concept and alee watch Intracve videos olan wth eee Frequently Asked Questions on Pythagoras Theorem What is the formula for Pythagorean Theorem? “The formula for Pythagoras, or righ-angled tangles given by»? +B? =H? What does Pythagoras theorem state? Pythagoras theorem states that, in right tangle, the square ofthe hypotenuse fs equalto the sum ofthe square of the other two ses, What is the formula for hypotenuse? perpendicala Let base, perpendieula and hypotenuse be a, bande respective, Then the hypotenuse formula, fom ‘the Pythegorasstaterent wil enviar) Can we apply the Pythagoras Theorem for any triangle? No, this theorems applicable nl forthe rightangld wana What is the use of Pythagoras theorem? The theorem can be ued to find the steepness ofthe hls or mountains. To fd the tance between the observer land a pott onthe ground rom the tower or bling ebove which the observers vewing he point. is mostly teed inthe Feld of eontrctn, Can the diagonals of a square be found using Pythagoras theorem? Yes, he diagonals of a square canbe found using the Pythagoras theorem asthe agonal vies the square into Explain the steps involved in finding the sides of a right triangle using Pythagoras theorem. 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