The Geometry class has been working on problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem and the Distance Formula, which is derived from the Pythagorean Theorem. This right triangle relationship was named for Pythagoras, a Greek mathematician, who lived in the sixth century B.C. He founded a school for the study of philosophy, mathematics, and science. It is believed that an early proof of the Pythagorean Theorem came from this school. It is known that the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Chinese were aware of this right triangle relationship before the time of Pythagoras.
Today, the Pythagorean Theorem is one of the most famous theorems in Geometry. More than 100 different proofs exist, including a proof discovered by future U.S. President Garfield in 1876.
~Michelle Greenbaum
Math Instructor
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