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renea_m05
Apr 11, 2007, 01:46 AM
How can I do the pythagorean theorem and include the quadratic equation as well

Capuchin
Apr 11, 2007, 01:48 AM
Can you explain a little better what you are trying to do? Maybe the question you are trying to solve?

Stratmando
May 27, 2007, 06:33 PM
Can tell you A squared + B squared = C squared
Or Square root of A squared + B squared = C

pikachufannumber1
Aug 16, 2007, 11:08 PM
first of all what is a quadratic equation? When you explain that to me I might be able to help you because I am really good at the pathagorean theorem.

ebaines
Aug 17, 2007, 05:17 AM
How can I do the pythagorean theorem and include the quadratic equation as well

Well, you could have a problem like this:

Suppose you have a right angle triangle whose hypotenuse is 5 meters, and whose height is 1 meter longer than its base. How would you determine the length of the base?

To do this you would use Pythogorean Theorem to set up an equation that like this:


x^2 + (x+1)^2 = 5^2


Afer you manipulate this a bit you can get it into a quadratic form, and solve using the quadratic equation.