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In [[Euclidean geometry]], the '''Pythagorean theorem''' states that the sum of the squares | In [[Euclidean geometry]], the '''Pythagorean theorem''' states that the sum of the areas of the squares on the legs of a [[right triangle]] equals the area of the square on the [[hypotenuse]]. | ||
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Revision as of 21:38, 15 May 2007
In Euclidean geometry, the Pythagorean theorem states that the sum of the areas of the squares on the legs of a right triangle equals the area of the square on the hypotenuse.