Archive for 2014
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM EXPLORATION 2 (CUT-OUTS)
Pythagorean Theorem Exploration 2 Cutouts
Here is the second part of the previous post (Pythagorean Exploration 1 cut-outs). The first one uses the other two sides (a and b) of the right triangle to form the sides of the square pattern. This.
Friday, November 21, 2014
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM EXPLORATION 1 (CUT-OUTS)
Pythagoras Theorem Cutouts
In the previous posts, two different explorations were presented for the derivation of the Pythagoras Theorem. The first exploration can be found here and the second here.
The Pythagoras Theorem states that:
"The.
Monday, November 17, 2014
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM (Exploration 2)
The Pythagorean Theorem
Here is another proof for the Pythagorean Theorem. You can see the first part here.
Start with a cutout of a right triangle.
Cut three more cutouts.
Let us name the sides of the right triangle with c as the hypotenuse.
Now,.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM (Exploration 1)
The Pythagoras' Theorem
The Pythagorean theorem is also known as the Pythagoras' theorem. It is named after a famous Greek mathematician, Pythagoras, who is credited for its proof.
The theorem states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
EXTERIOR ANGLE THEOREM (Part 2: Proof)
Here is the two-column proof for the EXTERIOR ANGLE THEOREM. You may download and print it for your perusal.
Your comments and suggestions are welcome here. You may write them in the comment box below.
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Sunday, March 23, 2014
EXTERIOR ANGLE THEOREM (Part 1: Exploration)
Many are already familiar with the angles of a triangle. Many can easily point out which are the interior angles and even draw the exterior angles.
On the other hand, how many are you are familiar with the exterior angle theorem? What is the.
Thursday, March 20, 2014