SOLUTION: What types of problems can the pythagorean theorem solve and what types can it not solve.

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Question 638929: What types of problems can the pythagorean theorem solve and what types can it not solve.
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We can use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems that involve right triangles.
The theorem is a simple formula which shows the relationship between the sides of any right triangle.
Once you know the equation a%5E2+%2B+b%5E2+=+c%5E2 is true, then you can use it to solve all kinds of problems.