Pythagorean Theorem Visualization by Courtney Boschmann

Pythagorean Theorem Visualization by Courtney Boschmann
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2017-03-09 08:54
This example visually demonstrates the Pythagorean Theorem using geometric construction. It involves the relationship between the sides of a right triangle. Using commands like Polygon, Circle, etc., from the construction summary, it clearly shows that the sum of the squares of the two legs of a right triangle equals the square of the hypotenuse. Suitable for middle school and above students to learn geometry and trigonometry.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Polygon(A, C, B) → righttriangle, b, a, c
  2. Polygon(A, C, D, E) → bsquare, a_1, b_1, d, e
  3. Polygon(C, B, F, G) → asquare, b_2, c_1, f, g
  4. Polygon(A, H, I, B) → csquare, a_2, h, i, c_2
  5. Polygon(J, K, L, C) → poly5, j, k, l, b_3