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Pythagorean Theorem

By jwomack
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    Pythagoras Born

    Pythagoras Born
    Greek mathematician who is credited with the discovery of the theorem. Date is B.C.E and general.
  • Jun 12, 600

    Theorem is discovered by Pythagoras

    Theorem is discovered by Pythagoras
    The real time was around 500 B.C.E.
  • Oct 29, 601

    What does it mean???

    What does it mean???
    Great easy explanation

  • Theorem Today

    Theorem Today
    Math-Play- Jeopardy KidsNumbers-Step by step Math-Play Questions Here are a few links to some fun games to build your understanding of the Pythagorean Theorem.

  • Plimpton 322

    Plimpton 322
    Babylonian tablet that lists columns of numbers representing what is known as Pythagorean Triples. These triples are sets of numbers that satisfy the equation. This predates Pythagoras who is credited with discovery of the proof. The time is 1900 B.C.E and general.

  • Euclid's Elements

    Euclid's Elements
    The date is 300 B.C.E. This was the first book where the Pythagorean theorem is presented.