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Proof of Pythagoras' Theorem

The diagram shows four right triangles arranged around a square to prove Pythagoras' theorem. The four triangles fit inside the larger square perfectly, with the hypotenuses of the triangles forming the sides of the larger square. By considering the areas of the small squares formed by the sides of the triangles, and relating them to the area of the larger square, it demonstrates that a2 + b2 = c2.

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Proof of Pythagoras' Theorem

The diagram shows four right triangles arranged around a square to prove Pythagoras' theorem. The four triangles fit inside the larger square perfectly, with the hypotenuses of the triangles forming the sides of the larger square. By considering the areas of the small squares formed by the sides of the triangles, and relating them to the area of the larger square, it demonstrates that a2 + b2 = c2.

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Proof of Pythagoras Theorem

Arrange the four triangles to fit inside the around the red square.

Consider the lengths of the two squares to prove a2 + b2 = c2.

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