This math topic focuses on applying the Pythagorean theorem to find the lengths of missing sides in right triangles. Each problem provides a triangle with sides labeled as \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\) (where \(c\) is the hypotenuse), and students are required to solve for one of these sides using the relationship \(a^2 + b^2 = c^2\). The problems vary by the specific sides given and those that need to be determined, reinforcing the concept of the Pythagorean theorem through direct application to varied examples.
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Find the length of the missing side as an equation based on the Pythagorean theorem: a² + b² = c²