Pythagorean Theorem:c^2 = a^2 + b^2 or the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the square of the two sides
* This theorem was known prior to Pythagoras's time but he may have been the first to prove it as an absolute relationship and popularized it among theGreeks
History/Fun Facts:
Never left any of his own original writings
Was a vegetarian
Was very eccentric
Had very strict rules for those studying under him
Allowed for both men and women to study under him
Believed Music and Mathematics were purifying for the soul
Passed away 500 BCE
Resources:
Mihalache, Dan. (n.d.). united architects - biographies. In Pythagoras << united architects - biographies. Retrieved March 5, 2011 from http://dannarhitect.wordpress.com/pythagoras/
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Resources:
Mihalache, Dan. (n.d.). united architects - biographies. In Pythagoras << united architects - biographies. Retrieved March 5, 2011 from http://dannarhitect.wordpress.com/pythagoras/
Ministry of Education. (2007). The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 and 12 Mathematics. Inwww.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/math1112currb.pdf. Retrieved March 4, 2011 from http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/math1112currb.pdf
Unknown. (n.d.). Pythagoras. In The Philosophy of Pythagoras. Retrieved March 5, 2011 from http://www.thebigview.com/greeks/pythagoras.html