Pythagorean Theorem
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM
A
2
+ B
2
NOTE DIAGRAM BELOW:
A
2
+ B
2
= C
2
16 + 9 = 25
Alterations of
Pythagorean Theorem
C
2
- B
2
= A
2
25 - 9 = 16
C
2
- A
2
= B
2
25 - 16 = 9
SEE THE RELATION !!
In Carpentry they use what is called a 3,4,5 triangle (or
multiples of 3,4,5 i.e. 9,12,15) to produce right angles
accurately. If you construct a line 3 inches long and hinge
another line off of it that is 4 inches long and then
connect the ends with a 5 inch line it will produce a right
angle triangle. This will help us to understand the
Pythagorean Theorem. (Theorem is a statement which requires
proof)
multiples of 3,4,5 i.e. 9,12,15) to produce right angles
accurately. If you construct a line 3 inches long and hinge
another line off of it that is 4 inches long and then
connect the ends with a 5 inch line it will produce a right
angle triangle. This will help us to understand the
Pythagorean Theorem. (Theorem is a statement which requires
proof)
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