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Pythagoras equation for leg

Teaching Transcript

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Solving pythagoras for a leg side like 'A' or 'B' means we first need to isolate the variable

Let's expand 4 squared and 5 squared first

Now let's subtract 16 from each side so 'B' squared is 9

If 'B' squared is 9, 'B' is the square root of 9

The square root of 9 is 3, so 'B' is 3

This math skill involves solving for a leg in a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem. To find the value of a leg (like 'A' or 'B'), isolate the variable first, perform any necessary squares and arithmetic operations, and finally, take the square root of the resulting value.

Skill Practice

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