Pythagoras' Theorem
In any right-angled triangle the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides.
Given: Any right triangle ABC
To Prove: a2 + b2 = c2
Construction: Draw CMN perpendicular to AB, to cut AB in M and PQ in N. Join CQ and BS


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