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Essential concepts and terminology to understand this topic
A mathematical principle stating that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides in a right triangle.
A triangle with one angle exactly equal to 90 degrees.
The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.
The two shorter sides of a right triangle that form the right angle.
The result of multiplying a number by itself.
A rule stating that the sum of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side.
Sets of three positive integers that satisfy the Pythagorean Theorem.
The amount of space enclosed within a shape, calculated for a triangle as 1/2 × base × height.
The total length of all the sides of a triangle or other polygon.
A formula derived from the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the distance between two points in a plane.
A two-dimensional coordinate system defined by perpendicular axes (x-axis and y-axis).
An angle that measures less than 90 degrees.
An angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.
Triangles with the same shape but not necessarily the same size, having proportional sides and equal angles.
Logical and mathematical demonstrations that validate the truth of the Pythagorean Theorem.
