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3.03 Finding a short side

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The two largest numbers in a Pythagorean triad are $10$10 and $8$8.

Which number completes the triad?

$36$36

A

$5$5

B

$2$2

C

$6$6

D
Easy
< 1min

The largest and smallest numbers in a Pythagorean triad are $41$41 and $9$9.

Which number completes the triad?

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< 1min

Consider the right-angled triangle.

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1min

Consider the right-angled triangle.

Easy
1min
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Investigate Pythagoras’ Theorem and its application to solving simple problems involving right-angled triangles.

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