This math topic focuses on applying the Pythagorean theorem to solve for the legs of a right triangle when the hypotenuse is known. It practices determining the length of the identical leg sides of such triangles given various hypotenuse lengths like 15, 10, 9, 17, 14, 13, and 7. This involves using algebraic expressions and square roots to calculate the leg lengths based on the information about the hypotenuse, enhancing the understanding and application of the Pythagorean theorem in different scenarios.

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