Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem is a fundamental

concept in mathematics that relates to right
triangles. It states that in any right triangle, the
square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side
opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of
the squares of the lengths of the other two
sides.

This theorem can be expressed mathematically as a^2 + b^2 = c^2, where a and b are the
lengths of the two legs of the right triangle, and c is the length of the hypotenuse.

The Pythagorean Theorem has many practical applications in fields such as engineering,
architecture, and physics. For example, it can be used to calculate the distance between two
points on a two-dimensional plane, or to determine the size of a roof or wall in construction.

The theorem is named after the ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras, who was credited
with its discovery. However, it is likely that the theorem was known to other civilizations before
Pythagoras, and was simply popularized by him.