Use the Pythagorean theorem: (c^2 = a^2 + b^2)
Identify the two shorter sides, (a) and (b)
Square both shorter sides
Add the squared values
Take the square root of the sum
The result is the hypotenuse: (c = sqrt{a^2 + b^2})
Use the Pythagorean theorem: (c^2 = a^2 + b^2)
Identify the two shorter sides, (a) and (b)
Square both shorter sides
Add the squared values
Take the square root of the sum
The result is the hypotenuse: (c = sqrt{a^2 + b^2})