This math topic focuses on applying the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of a missing side in right triangles. It provides multiple questions where students are required to set up and solve equations using the theorem, which states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. Each question presents a different triangle and asks for the calculation of a side’s length, reinforcing the theorem's concept through varied examples. The exercise may include checking the validity of provided expressions for these calculations.
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Find the length of the missing side as an equation based on the Pythagorean theorem