Introduction
Introduction
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Pythagorean Theorem
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Pythagorean Theorem
Use the formula
Use the formula
It can be used to calculate the length of the 3rd side of the triangle - called hypotenuse - if we know the length of the two perpendicular sides
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hypotenuse
Pythagorean Triples
Pythagorean Triples
Here are some Pythagorean triple, in other words cases for whole numbers where the formula works
Get a feel for it
Get a feel for it
Get a feel of the proof
Proofs
Proofs
3 different proofs
Dudney’s proof
Dudney’s proof
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photo of Euclid
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photo of Einsten
Leonardo Da Vinci’s proof
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photo of Leonardo da Vinci
Mamikon’s proof