Introduction to the Pythagorean Theorem (Geometry)

The Pythagorean Theorem says that for any right triangle, a^2+b^2=c^2. This means if you know two of the sides, you can solve a basic equation to find the length of the third side. When studying the Pythagorean Theorem, it is common to see examples where all 3 sides are integers. These are called "Pythagorean Triples", and there are an infinite number of these triangles. The Pythagorean Theorem only works for right triangles. For acute or obtuse triangles, you need to use a more general formula: the law of cosines. To learn more Geometry, you can watch our playlist from the beginning: bit.ly/GeometrySocratica You might also like our videos about How to Be a Great Student! bit.ly/StudyTipsPlaylist ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Ways to support our channel: ► Join our Patreon : www.patreon.com/socratica ► Make a one-time PayPal donation: www.paypal.me/socratica ► We also accept Bitcoin @ 1EttYyGwJmpy9bLY2UcmEqMJuBfaZ1HdG9 Thank you! ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Connect with us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/SocraticaStudios/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/SocraticaStudios/ Twitter: twitter.com/Socratica ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Geometer: Louise McCartney Artwork: Kelly Vivanco Written by Michael Harrison Directed & Produced by Kimberly Hatch Harrison & Michael Harrison ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

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