This skill teaches how to calculate the areas of squares formed on each side of a right triangle, using the Pythagorean theorem, which states that the sum of the areas of the squares on the two legs equals the area of the square on the hypotenuse.
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Solve for the areas of Pythagorean squares on a triangle
Test your understanding of areas of Pythagorean squares on a triangle by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.
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What does Pythagoras tell us about the relationship between these squares?
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Square C is on the hypotenuse, so the area of 'A' plus the area of 'B' will add up to the area of 'C'
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If we want to solve for either of the legs, we can subtract the area of the other square from the area of square 'C'