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Which of the following equations represents the Pythagorean theorem?
Which of the following equations represents the Pythagorean theorem?
What is the name of the Greek philosopher the Pythagorean theorem is named after?
What is the name of the Greek philosopher the Pythagorean theorem is named after?
Which of the following is NOT a method used to prove the Pythagorean theorem?
Which of the following is NOT a method used to prove the Pythagorean theorem?
What is the equation that represents the Pythagorean theorem in terms of the lengths of the sides of a right triangle?
What is the equation that represents the Pythagorean theorem in terms of the lengths of the sides of a right triangle?
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In which branch of mathematics is the Pythagorean theorem used?
In which branch of mathematics is the Pythagorean theorem used?
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Study Notes
Pythagorean Theorem
- The Pythagorean theorem is named after the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras.
- The equation that represents the Pythagorean theorem is a² + b² = c², where a and b are the lengths of the legs of a right triangle, and c is the length of the hypotenuse.
- The Pythagorean theorem is used in the branch of mathematics called geometry.
- This theorem has multiple methods of proof, but one method that is NOT used is ___ (to be filled in).
Note: Since one of the questions asks for a method that is NOT used to prove the Pythagorean theorem, it cannot be filled in without additional information.
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Test your knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorem and its applications in this math quiz! Solve problems, identify right triangles, and explore the fundamental relationship between the sides of a triangle.
