Questions and Answers
Which of the following equations represents the Pythagorean theorem?
$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$
What is the name of the Greek philosopher the Pythagorean theorem is named after?
Pythagoras
Which of the following is NOT a method used to prove the Pythagorean theorem?
Analytic proofs
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?
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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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