Finding a Shorter Side Using Pythagoras’ Theorem | Basic Maths

Learn how to find a missing shorter side of a right-angled triangle using Pythagoras’ theorem. In this basic maths lesson, you will learn how to: • identify the hypotenuse • rearrange the Pythagoras formula • square the hypotenuse • subtract the square of the known shorter side • find the square root to calculate the missing side The video includes a worked example and a quick practice question. To find a shorter side: square, subtract, then find the square root. Subscribe to Maths with Mr Chow for more clear and simple maths lessons. #PythagorasTheorem #RightAngledTriangle #BasicMaths #MathsWithMrChow