This math topic focuses on applying the Pythagorean theorem to find the square of a variable side length in right triangles. It helps enhance skills in interpreting equations involving squared values and improves problem-solving abilities by computing missing side lengths given the measurements of the other sides. The problems are structured as questions with provided equations and multiple-choice answers, assisting learners in connecting algebraic expressions with geometric concepts.

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Variables - Length of Side (Squared Values)

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Find what the square of 'b' would be equal to

a2+b2=c2a=3b=?c=8a^2 + b^2 = c^2\\a = 3\\b = ?\\c = 8

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Pythagorean Equation from Variables - Length of Side (Squared Values) Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Pythagorean Equation from Variables - Length of Side (Squared Values) (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Pythagoras - Foundations' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/pythagoras_foundations/
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Find what the square of 'b' would be equal to
A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 + b to the power of 2 = c to the power of 2 \\a = 3\\b = ?\\c = 6
a A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 = 33
b A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 = 52
c A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 = 13
d A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 = 1
e A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 = 27
f A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 = 81
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Find what the square of 'a' would be equal to
A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 + b to the power of 2 = c to the power of 2 \\a = ?\\b = 4\\c = 7
a A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 27
b A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 16
c A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 3
d A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 45
e A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 33
f A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 14
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Find what the square of 'a' would be equal to
A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 + b to the power of 2 = c to the power of 2 \\a = ?\\b = 4\\c = 8
a A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 12
b A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 48
c A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 35
d A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 24
e A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 144
f A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 4
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Find what the square of 'a' would be equal to
A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 + b to the power of 2 = c to the power of 2 \\a = ?\\b = 4\\c = 9
a A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 127
b A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 16
c A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 77
d A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 65
e A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 17
f A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 1,296
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Find what the square of 'b' would be equal to
A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 + b to the power of 2 = c to the power of 2 \\a = 4\\b = ?\\c = 9
a A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 = 53
b A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 = 65
c A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 = 77
d A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 = 17
e A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 = 122
f A LaTex expression showing b to the power of 2 = 110
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Find what the square of 'a' would be equal to
A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 + b to the power of 2 = c to the power of 2 \\a = ?\\b = 2\\c = 6
a A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 20
b A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 39
c A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 7
d A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 144
e A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 32
f A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 8
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Find what the square of 'a' would be equal to
A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 + b to the power of 2 = c to the power of 2 \\a = ?\\b = 4\\c = 5
a A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 400
b A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 1
c A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 21
d A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 16
e A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 9
f A LaTex expression showing a to the power of 2 = 6