A Simple Drill for the Pythagorean Theorem With Scissors On Circles
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-4-2020
School
Speech and Hearing Sciences
Abstract
In this paper the Pythagorean theorem is developed from a constructive exercise with scissors on circles, instead of traditional squares. This approach with circles, naturally involves symmetry and is expected to be easier to remember compared to many traditional proofs.
Publication Title
International Mathematical Forum
Volume
15
Issue
3
First Page
145
Last Page
149
Recommended Citation
Biswas, A.,
Bisaria, A.
(2020). A Simple Drill for the Pythagorean Theorem With Scissors On Circles. International Mathematical Forum, 15(3), 145-149.
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