Hypotenuse

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≈ 15 min · python-decomposition python-functions · Open in WolfCode

TP §6.2 Exercise 6-2. The point isn't the answer — it's practicing the rhythm.

Python · runnable

import math

def hypotenuse(a, b):
    return math.sqrt(a ** 2 + b ** 2)

print(hypotenuse(3, 4))     # 5.0   (3-4-5)
print(hypotenuse(5, 12))    # 13.0  (5-12-13)
print(hypotenuse(8, 15))    # 17.0  (8-15-17)
print(hypotenuse(1, 1))     # ~1.414

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Pythagorean triples (the test inputs)

a	b	hypotenuse
3	4	5
5	12	13
8	15	17