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Category: Pythagorean Theorem and Applications
Level: Grade 9
Standards: HSG-SRT.C.8
Author: SheilaH
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Grade 9 Pythagorean Theorem and Applications CCSS: HSG-SRT.C.8

The formula for finding one side of a right triangle when the other two are known is

$a^2+b^2=c^2$ where

$a$ and

$b$ represent the lengths of the legs of the triangle and

$c$ represents the length of the hypotenuse. Suppose the hypotenuse of a right triangle measures 12 cm and one leg measures 5 cm. What is the length of the other leg?