Prove the Pythagorean Theorem using similar triangles. The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the lengths of the legs of the triangle equals the squared length of the hypotenuse. Be sure to create and name the appropriate geometric figures.

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leenathan · Answer

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518nad · Answer

later

518nad · Answer

hello @jayslays have u tried anything so far

518nad · Answer

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jayslays · Answer

I want to have the hypotenuse equal 625, which is 25 squared. I'm just trying to find numbers that, squared, equal 625. I'm failing miserably. This is giving me a massive headache.

518nad · Answer

ah dont worry about it

518nad · Answer

u can easily find many number that work

518nad · Answer

625 = x^2+y^2
625 = 1 +624
so 
x^2=1
y^2=624

so
x=sqrt1
y=sqrt624

518nad · Answer

this is one way to get 2 number that can square to 625 u can keep doing this  pick and 2 positive number that add to 625

518nad · Answer

pick any*

jayslays · Answer

That makes sense. Thank you so much!

518nad · Answer

sure thing