Pythagorean Theorem - Maple Help
For the best experience, we recommend viewing online help using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Online Help

Pythagorean Theorem - Visual Proof

Main Concept

The Pythagorean theorem states that any right angle triangle of side lengths a, b, c satisfies

 

where  is the length of the longest side.

Observe the following animation. The area of the light blue region is  at the beginning and  at the end, and yet it clearly has not changed.

More MathApps

MathApps/AlgebraAndGeometry


Download Help Document