Question

One proof of the Pythagorean Theorem involves expressing algebraically the areas of two squares. A right triangle with legs measuring a and b and the hypotenuse measuring c. Both squares have sides of length a + b making both areas (a+b)^2. Show that a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Answer 1

gonna draw a picture :)

Answer 2

ok

Answer 3

if a = 3; and b = 4; will c = 5?

Answer 4

yes
9 + 16 = 25

Answer 5

thats what they are asking for? Nothing more to it... just an example problem?

Answer 6

I dont understand

Answer 7

it sounds like proofing thru algebraic techniques to me