Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c²
Given: a = 30   b = 40
(30)² + (40)² = c²
900 + 1600 = c²
c² = 2500
c = √2500 = 50
Hypotenuse = √2500 = 50
Note: Pythagorean Triple (30, 40, 50)

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