Polygon Proofs of Pythagoras
- Author:
- Auston B Cron
Instructions
The classic Pythagorean Theorem states the sum of the squares on the legs of a triangle is equivalent to the square on the hypotenuse or .
You can adjust the lengths of sides a and b by moving the red or blue sliders.
The math for squares can shown by checking Show Math. This is the common testable math.
Adjusting the poly slider will show that the theorem works for other regular polygons, areas are show inside each polygon.
This app allow you to see that the sum of the area rule applies other regular polygons from 3-10 sides.
There is a Pythagorean Triple generator included with this app, ancient Babylonians posted many such triples about 1000 before Pythagoras. Show Triple Generator