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Pythagorean Theorem Summary
816 words, approx. 3 pages
The Pythagorean theorem is one of the most ancient theorems of mathematics. The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle (a triangle with a 90 degree angle), the sum of the squares of the lengths of the two legs is equal to the square of the...
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Pythagorean Number Theorem Summary
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The Pythagorean number theorem is the basis for modern number theory. Modern number theory is that branch of mathematics concerned with properties and relationships of numbers. This includes much of mathematics and more specifically mathematical...
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Pythagorean Theorem
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Rule relating the lengths of the sides of a right triangle. It says that the sum of the squares of the lengths of the legs is equal to the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle). That is, &math.a;2 + &math.b;2 =...
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Pythagorean theorem Information
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In mathematics, the Pythagorean theorem (AmE) or Pythagoras' theorem (BrE) is a relation in Euclidean geometry among the three sides of a right triangle. The theorem is named after the Greek mathematician Pythagoras, who by tradition is credited with...


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Tooling & Production
Pythagorean Theorem.(shop talk)
03/01/2005: 538 words, approx. 2 pages
The Pythagorean Theorem has been around a long time. Remember this formula--[A.sup.2] + [B.sup.2] = [C.sup.2]. It is used to calculate the unknown length of a side of a right triangle given the other two sides. This is very useful, especially in...
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T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education)
Guest Article.(Babylonians knew Pythagorean theorem)(Column)
08/01/1998: 1,395 words, approx. 5 pages
A classic mystery locked in a 3,600-year-old Babylonian clay tablet has been solved! How did the Babylonians know the Pythagorean theorem a thousand years before the Greek mathematician and philosopher was born? For those who have forgotten their geometry, the Pythagorean theorem states:...
 


 

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