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Chapter 3: Pythagorean Relationship



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If you walk from your house to school, it’s useful to know the shortest distance. How much farther do you have to walk because you cannot take shortcuts through private property? The Pythagorean relationship can be used for such things as calculating the shortest route to school, compared to the route you have to walk. Learn more about Pythagoras, right triangles, and square roots on this site.













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