The Pythagorean Theorem states that for any right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. It is represented by the equation a2 + b2 = c2, where a and b are the legs of the right triangle and c is the hypotenuse. A Pythagorean triple refers to three positive integers that satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem and can be used as the sides of a right triangle, such as 3, 4, and 5.

1. Terms of Endearment
The Pythagorean Theorem:
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2. Pythagorean Theorem
• a2+b2=c2
• a and b represent the two legs of the
right triangle (either order)
• c is the hypotenuse (across from the
right angle)

3. Pythagorean Triple
• 3 positive integers (no fractions, etc)
that work as sides to a right triangle
• An example would be sides of 3, 4,
and 5