Compute the hypotenuse from legs a and b using c = √(a² + b²).
直角三角形斜边长度。
| Item | Formula / Note | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Pythagorean theorem | a² + b² = c² for right triangles | Euclid Elements I.47 |
| Chinese record | Zhoubi Suanjing, 3-4-5 triple | Zhoubi Suanjing |
| Converse | Converse identifies right triangles | Geometric criterion |
| Pythagorean triples | Primitive triples | Number theory |
| Distance formula | Plane distance derives from it | Analytic geometry |
| Generalisation | Law of cosines is general form | Trigonometry |