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Pythagorean Theorem
a^2 + b^2 = c^2 c^2 - a^2 = b^2 c^2 - b^2 = a^2
"The area of the square built upon the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the areas of the squares upon the remaining sides."
Greek Philosopher & Mathematician
Pythagoras founded the Pythagorean School of Mathematics in Cortona, a Greek city in Southern Italy. He is credited with many contributions to mathematics although some of them may have actually been the work of his students.
used when building a room or an A-frame to make sure there is a perfect squared triangle
576 BC - 495 BC
Pythagoras of Samos
