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Theorem of Pythagoras

Use a² + b² = c² to find missing sides and to test for right angles.

2nd Year HigherOrdinary
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Multiple choice: 4 · Numeric answer: 10 · Short answer: 1 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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A ladder leans against a wall. The foot of the ladder is 6 m from the wall and the top reaches 8 m up the wall. How long is the ladder?
6 m8 m?
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Hint 1

Which side of the triangle is opposite the right angle?

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