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Pythagoras
Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher, mathematician and founder of Pythagoreanism religious movement. He was known for the Pythagorean Theorem and made influential contributions in the field of mathematics and natural philosophy.
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Does Pythagoras have a middle name?
No. For that matter, he didn't really have a last name. His name was Pythagoras. If anyone wanted to make sure that he didn't get confused with some other Pythagoras, they'd say something like "Pythagoras of Samos" (except, of course, that they'd say it in Greek: Î?υθαγόÏας ὠΣάμιος).
The reason we have last names, middle names, etc. now is to avoid any confusion of this sort. Pointing up the need is the fact that there actually was another (semi-) famous Pythagoras living in Samos who was a sculptor and, to make matters worse, according to Pliny the Elder (see, there's another one we need to add a distinctive to; the modern system is looking smarter and smarter) he apparently looked a lot like the philospher/mathematician.
Why did Pythagoras name it the hypotenuse?
He didn't.
He would likely have called it a ὑποτείνουσα ("ypoteinousa"), which means something like "stretching under" (the right angle). However, I don't think he invented the word.
What are four ways to describe Pythagoras?
Four triangles can be arranged in a square.
Area of square built upon hypotenuse of right angle is equal to the sum of the area of the squares upon the remaining sides.
Why was mathematics important to Pythagoras?
He was interested in math when he knew there were many problems about the world. He was influenced by Thales and many more people.
What is the equation for Pythagoras theorem?
The equation for the Pythagoras Theorem is written as: a2 + b2 = c2. The theory of this equation is to provide analysis of the sum of squares from 2 different sides.
Who invented the formula of Pythagoras?
The formula was never invented but it was discovered by the ancient mathematicians who found that for any right angle triangle the square if its hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of it sides.
Nowadays it's known as Pythagoras' theorem and the formula is:-
a2+b2 = c2 whereas a and b are the sides of the right angle triangle with c being its hypotenuse or longest side
How do you make a maths model on Pythagoras Theorem?
Very simple! You need a square piece of cardboard. (make sure it is a perfect square)
And also make four small triangles and one square that fit within the large square.
I have put a link to a picture of what you have to make in the sources box. Label the sides of the peices as I have in the diagram. Sorry the drawings so wonky.
The diagram shows a square of side length c inside another square of side length a + b.
The area of the large square can be written as (a + b)^2 or c^2 + 2ab (the area of the small square plus the four triangles).
There for (a+b)^2= c^2+2ab
expand a^2+2ab+b^2=c^2+2ab
Subtract 2ab from both sides and you have a^2 + b^2 = c^2
The model then proves pythagoras's theorem.
What Greek geometer founded a philosophical society that devoted itself to the study of mathematics?
Pythagoras was a Greek geometer from Samos. He founded a society of individuals that devoted their lives to mathematics. The Pythagoreans were attributed to him.
What were some important accomplishments of Pythagoras?
Pythagoras was noted for his contributions to religious teachings and his philosophy. However his biggest accomplishment was noted as being the Pythagorean theorem in mathematics of which was named after him. The Pythagorean theorem represents the three sides of a right angle triangle.
Therium* it is a2 + b2 = c2 c is the hypotenuse of a triangle and the a and b are the other 2 sides. The triangle must have a 90 degree and angle for this too work
What is the Pythagoras thereom of 15 and 8?
Pythagoras' theorem: a2+b2 = c2 whereas a and b are the sides of a right angle triangle with c being its hypotenuse or longest side
What jobs use the Pythagoras theorem regularly?
I doubt that any job except high school geometry teacher use this theorem regularly. However, every one with a little sense knows it and uses it as needed.
What are some of Pythagoras contributions to math?
Pythagoras is, of course, best remembered for the Pythagorean Theorem, which states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sums of the squares of the other two sides.
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Why zero is place value holder?
The decimal number system is positional in nature. To know what a given digit means, you have to know where it is with respect to the decimal point. The number zero can be used to indicate that a given position is vacant. This is necessary in order to know what the other digits are positioned. For example, the number 10. That means ten. If we wrote it as 1 . the number would still be in that position, but it would be hard to see the position. Putting in a zero makes it clear.
Where did Pythagoras learn maths?
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What kind of math was Pythagoras famous for?
Pythagoras is most famous for his contributions to geometry, particularly the Pythagorean theorem, which states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides. This theorem is fundamental in mathematics and has applications in various fields, including physics, engineering, and computer science. Additionally, Pythagoras and his followers, known as the Pythagoreans, explored concepts related to numbers, ratios, and the relationships between different geometric shapes.
