How did Pythagoras argue for the Pythagorean theorem? There are lots

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2022-05-08

How did Pythagoras argue for the Pythagorean theorem?
There are lots of proofs for the Pythagorean theorem. But, how did Pyhtagoras argue for the theorem himself?

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taweirrvb

taweirrvb

Beginner2022-05-09Added 21 answers

According to wikipedia (Pythagorean theorem), he used a proof calculating the same area twice (after rearranging). He almost certainly didn't use a,b,c, though, but rather words and drawings.

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