Super Pythagorean Theorem Flashcards

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What is the regular Pythagorean Theorem?

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a ^2 + b ^2 = c ^2

ONLY WORKS FOR RIGHT TRIANGLES

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When do you use the Super Pythagorean Theorem?

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Whenever you have a rectangular solid - like a 3D rectangle and you need to calculate the length of the longest diagonal inside of the rectangle

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What is the Super Pythagorean Theorem?

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a ^2 + b ^2 + c ^2 = d ^2

and you use it for calculating the diagonal inside a 3D rectangle

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