Pythagoras Equation Solver

a squared plus b squared equals c squared.

Type or photograph the two known sides of a right triangle. AskSia applies a^2 + b^2 = c^2 (or its rearrangement) to find the third side with every arithmetic step shown.

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Quick Answer

What is the Pythagorean equation?

The Pythagorean equation states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides: a^2 + b^2 = c^2, where c is the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle). To find a missing side, rearrange: if you know c and one leg, then the other leg is sqrt(c^2 - a^2). If you know both legs, the hypotenuse is sqrt(a^2 + b^2). The result is exact (often involving a radical) or decimal.

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Why AskSia Solver

Why students use AskSia for Pythagoras Equation.

Every step transparent, every answer self-checked.

Direct application.

a^2 + b^2 = c^2, with values plugged in and the arithmetic shown.

Theorem

Rearranged form.

If c and one leg are known, AskSia rearranges to find the missing leg.

Algebra

Exact and decimal.

Answer in radical form for exactness, plus a decimal approximation.

Both forms

Pythagorean triples flagged.

Common triples like 3-4-5, 5-12-13, 8-15-17, 7-24-25 get recognized.

Patterns

Photo, paste, or type.

Snap handwritten or printed problems with your phone, paste from any online homework portal, or type with full LaTeX support.

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Every answer gets a self-check pass. Sia catches sign errors and algebra mistakes before you submit your homework.

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How It Works

Solve any Pythagoras Equation problem in three steps.

Step 01

Enter the problem.

Type the expression, paste from your homework, snap a photo, or speak it. AskSia parses your input and identifies the structure.

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Step 02

AskSia picks the method.

Based on the problem structure, AskSia chooses the cleanest solution path and labels each step with the operation performed.

Calculus · Step 4 of 4
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Set curves equal
x² = 2x → x = 0, x = 2
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Set up the integral
A = ∫₀² (2x - x²) dx
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Evaluate
A = [x² - x³/3]₀² = 4/3
Step 03

Read the verified answer.

Final result appears with a substitution or composition check. Practice problems on the same concept are one tap away.

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Region between y = 2x and y = x² — area = 4/3
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Step 4 of 4 · Evaluate
A = [x² - x³/3]₀² = 4/3
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Use Cases

What the Pythagoras Equation solver covers.

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Find hypotenuse.

Given legs 3 and 4, hypotenuse is 5. AskSia shows 9 + 16 = 25, then square root.

Direct
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Find a leg.

Given hypotenuse 13 and one leg 5, the other is 12.

Rearranged
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Diagonal of a rectangle.

Rectangle with sides a and b has diagonal sqrt(a^2 + b^2).

Geometry
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Distance formula.

Distance between two points uses Pythagoras on coordinate differences.

Distance
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3D distance.

Extends to three dimensions: sqrt(a^2 + b^2 + c^2). AskSia handles 3D too.

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Verify your homework.

Paste your candidate answer and the original problem. AskSia walks the work, flags any divergent step, and tells you the correct final value.

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Photo input✓ Handwriting + diagrams + codePhotos OK, weak on handwriting✓ Math photos only
Answer verification✓ Self-checked before displayNo verificationMath engine only
Tutor follow-ups✓ Hints, alt methods, ELI5✓ General chatNot available
Practice and flashcards✓ One-tap from any solveManual promptingNot available
Code debugging✓ Python, Java, C++, SQL...✓ YesNot available
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Why is c the hypotenuse in the formula?
The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle. The Pythagorean theorem says the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of squares of the other two sides (the legs). So c^2 = a^2 + b^2 always has c as the hypotenuse. If you label sides differently, just remember the longest one squared equals the sum of the other two squared.
Does the Pythagorean theorem work for all triangles?
No, only right triangles. For non-right triangles, the relationship a^2 + b^2 = c^2 does not hold. Instead, you use the Law of Cosines: c^2 = a^2 + b^2 - 2ab*cos(C), which reduces to the Pythagorean theorem when C = 90 degrees (since cos(90) = 0). AskSia uses the right tool for each triangle type.
What is a Pythagorean triple?
A Pythagorean triple is a set of three positive integers (a, b, c) such that a^2 + b^2 = c^2. The most famous is (3, 4, 5). Others include (5, 12, 13), (8, 15, 17), (7, 24, 25), and the infinite family generated by Euclid's formula. AskSia recognizes common triples and confirms them when the input matches.
Can I use the theorem in 3D?
Yes, by extension. The distance from the origin to a point (a, b, c) in 3D is sqrt(a^2 + b^2 + c^2). This comes from applying the 2D Pythagorean theorem twice: first to find the distance from the origin to the projection of the point onto the xy-plane, then to combine that with the z-coordinate.
How accurate is AskSia?
AskSia hits 98% accuracy on standard high school and college coursework, measurably higher than ChatGPT, Photomath, and Symbolab on the same problem sets. Accuracy comes from subject-specialized models, a symbolic verification pass that catches arithmetic errors, and a self-check step that re-derives the answer before showing it to you.
Can I get practice problems and flashcards?
Yes. After any solve, ask Sia to generate similar practice problems at SAT, ACT, AP, IB, or college difficulty, or build a flashcard set on the underlying concept in one tap. Useful for exam prep and spaced repetition before a quiz, midterm, or final.
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