SOLUTION: How can you explain the pythagorean theorem to me so that i can understand it

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Question 257342: How can you explain the pythagorean theorem to me so that i can understand it
Answer by Alan3354(31518) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The theorem says that in any right triangle, the hypotenuse squared is equal to the sum of the squares of the other 2 sides.
c%5E2+=+a%5E2+%2B+b%5E2
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whether you understand that or not is not anyone else's responsibility.