Pythagoras theorem proof

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Pythagoras Theorem Proof Basic maths concepts – Pythagoras Theorem and its proof


Pythagoras Theorem 

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It states that In a right angle triangle the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

a2 + b2 = c2


Proof of the Theorem 

First of all lets take a square which has a side of (a + b) and is divided into 4 right angle triangle and a square as shown in the picture.


Area of a big square = (a + b) * (a + b)

Area of the pieces 

Area of a small square = c2

Area of a triangle = ½ ab

Sum of areas of 4 triangles = 4* ½ ab=2ab

So sum of areas of all pieces = c2 + 2ab

So the area of big square and sum of areas of all pieces must be equal 

(a + b) * (a + b)= c2 + 2ab

a2 + b2 + 2ab = c2 + 2ab

a2 + b2 = c2

Hence proved Basic understanding about Pythagoras theorem can help to solve your math homework problems easily.



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