Pythagoras theorem Flashcards
1
Q
What is a surd
A
A surd is an irrational number
2
Q
To find the shorter side using Pythagores theorem:
A
A squared= c squared - b squared
3
Q
What is a Pythagorean triad
A
A Pythagorean triad is a set of 3 numbers that obey Pythagoras theorem. The 3 numbers are the sides of a right angle triangle.
4
Q
Pythagoras theorem states that:
A
The square or the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other 2 sides.
