LOVE AND THE

PYTHAGOREAN
THEOREM
 LEARNING TARGETS
1 Define the Pythagorean Theorem

2 Define a right triangle

3 Apply the Pythagorean Theorem

4 Identify real-life applications

INTRODUCTION
The Pythagorean Theorem is a
fundamental principle in geometry that
relates the lengths of a right-angled
triangle's sides. It states that the sum of the
squares of the other two sides is equal to
the square of the hypotenuse (the side
opposite the right angle).
 HISTORY
Because of the fame of his religious-
mathematical school in Croton, Italy, the
ancient Greek mathematician and
philosopher Pythagoras is credited with
finding this link in the 6th century BCE.
However, it was most likely found
independently in multiple different
cultures. It was used in Egypt, Babylon,
and China as early as the 12th century
BCE.
VISUAL PROOFS
Hundreds of methods have been 16
used to establish the Pythagorean
Theorem, and new proofs are
continuously being discovered. 9
Here is an example of a visual proof 25
showing the squares of the sides.
Notice, 9 + 16 = 25!
 UNDERSTANDING
RIGHT TRIANGLES
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A right triangle is any triangle with one right angle.

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The two sides that form the right angle are called the
legs. The side opposite the right angle is called the
hypotenuse.

A right angle creates many special relationships

leg between the sides and angles of the triangle and is
the basis of the mathematical branch of
trigonometry.
 USING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM

1 2 3
Identify the two legs of Determine which side Substitute your lengths
the triangle and the you are trying to find. into the Pythagorean
hypotenuse. Theorem equation and
Note their lengths. solve for the missing
value.
USING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM

hypotenuse
1
Identify the two legs leg
of the triangle and
the hypotenuse.
Note their lengths.

leg
USING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM

2 ?
Determine which 8 in
side you are
trying to find.

15 in
 USING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM

a = 8 in
3 b = 15 in
Substitute your c = ? 8 + 15 = c
2 2 2

lengths into the 2

Pythagorean Theorem 64 + 225 = c
2

equation and solve for

2
the missing value. 289 = c
17 = c
 SUMMARY
The Pythagorean Theorem describes the
relationship between the sides of a right triangle.

It can be used to find the missing side of a right triangle,

which can be applied to solve many real-life problems.

Understanding the Pythagorean Theorem is a great foundation

for learning trigonometry, the distance formula, and more!
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OYET JAVELOSA
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