Pythagorean Theorem

While Pythagorean Theorem is used in many geometry problems, this page only compiles problems where the main challenge is using Pythagorean Theorem to get one side of a right triangle. By definition, therefore, this is a beginner category. If you are new to geometry, use this page to get familiarized and comfortable with the use of Pythagorean Theorem and add it to your basic tool kit.


1993 AJHSME Problem 25

2019 AMC 8 Problem 4