Pythagoras
The Magic Rule
For right triangles, the squares of the legs add up to the square of the hypotenuse.
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Find the Hypotenuse ()
Balance the equation! Find the value of that makes the scale level.
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🎚️ Slide to balance
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Perfect balance!
Unlock the Leg
Sometimes you know the hypotenuse but miss a leg. Solve to open the safe!
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EQUATION
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Is it a Right Triangle?
If is true, it's a right triangle. If not, it isn't!
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Right Triangle
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Not Right
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Sides:
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All sorted!
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Pythagoras Master!
You've mastered the magic rule of right triangles. You can find missing sides and test any triangle!
The Rule to Remember: