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In the Pythagorean Theorem, the (two shortest sides or one short side and the hypotenuse) must always be substituted for the side lengths, not (a short side or the hypotenuse)

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The hypotenuse is always opposite the right angle and it is always the longest side of the triangle. To find the length of leg a, substitute the known
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