PYTHAGORAS’

THEOREM
DATED: 20/11/21
 1. What is Pythagoras’ theorem?

2. Formulae

3. Discovery of Pythagoras’ theorem

4. Origin of Pythagoras’ theorem

OUTLINE 5. Use of Pythagoras’ theorem in various professions

6. Daily life use of Pythagoras’ theorem

7. Credits
 WHAT IS
PYTHAGORAS’
THEOREM?
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THEOREM:
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Pythagoras' theorem, or the
Pythagorean theorem, is a
formula derived by the Click icon to add picture
mathematician Pythagoras
which states that the square
of the longest side of a
right-angled triangle is
equal to the sum of the
lengths of the other two
sides.
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In a right-angled triangle;
• The longest side; hypotenuse
• The side opposite to the 90° angle; perpendicular
• The side adjacent to the 90° angle; base hy
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Using Pythagoras’ theorem, we can find out the length
of any side of the triangle if we know the lengths of the
other two sides.

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 FORMULAE:

• Hypothenuse2 = perpendicular2 + base2

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perpendicular

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• Base2 = hypothenuse2 - perpendicular2

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DISCOVERYDiscovery
OF PYTHAGORAS’ THEOREM
Of Pythagoras’ Theorem

The Pythagoras’ Theorem was first known in ancient Egypt and Babylon,
however was not popularized until Pythagoras stated its explicitly.

Who was Pythagoras?

Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher who made important developments and
discoveries in mathematics, astronomy, and music.
Origin of Pythagoras’ theorem

Pythagoras was looking at the square

tiles of Samos’ palace, when he noticed that if
one divides the square diagonally, you get two
right-angled triangles as the halves of the square.
Soon after, he was the first to prove (not
to discover) that the square of the hypothenuse of
a right-angled triangle is equal to the sum of the
other two sides.
 USES OF PYTHAGORAS’
THEOREM IN VARIOUS
PROFESSIONS
• Astronomers and Engineers;

To calculate the paths of satellites

• Agriculturists (farmers, gardeners,
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environmentalists);

to determine growing spaces

• Geologists;

To track earthquake and volcanic activity

• Architecture and Construction
 AGRICULTURE AND CONSTRUCTION:

• can be used to calculate the heights of buildings

For example;
If we know the diagonal and width of the building, we can calculate its height
using Pythagoras’ theorem.

Length of the diagonal = 20 m long

Width of the diagonal = 5 m
x Let height of the building be x metres
20 m

Using Pythagoras’ theorem,

202 = x2 – 52
202 – 52 = x2
400 – 25 = x2
x = √375
x = 19.36 m

5m
Thus, the building is 19.36 m tall
 AGRICULTURE AND CONSTRUCTION:

• To calculate the roof to be put on a building

x For example;
5m
2m
If you need to build a slanted roof that has to be 2 m tall and 5 m wide, we can use
Pythagoras’ theorem to calculate the diagonal length of the roof.

Height of the roof = 2 metres

Width of the roof = metres
Let diagonal length of the roof be x metres

Using Pythagoras’ theorem,

x2 = 2 2 + 5 2
x2 = 4 + 24
x = √28
x = 5.29 m

Thus, the diagonal of the roof will be 5.29 m

DAILY LIFE USES OF
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THEOREM
DAILY LIFE USES OF PYTHAGORAS’ THEOREM
• To find the heights of hills or mountains
For example;
If we divide the triangle diagonally, we get two right-angled triangles. We can use Pythagoras’
theorem to calculate the height of the hill.

Width of the diagonal = 5 metres

Length of the diagonal = 18 metres
18 m

x Let the height of the diagonal be x

Using Pythagoras’ theorem,

182 = x2 + 52
182 – 52 = x2
324 – 25 = x2
x = √299
10 m
x = 17.29 m

Thus, the hill is 17.29 m tall

 DAILY LIFE USES OF PYTHAGORAS’ THEOREM
• To find the length of a ladder required to reach a certain point e.g. window

For example;
If a window is 15 m above the ground and a ladder is needed to reach the window,
taking note that the ladder must be placed 2 m away from the wall. Find the length of
the ladder required.

Using Pythagoras Theorem,

x2 = 152 + 22
x2 = 225 + 4
x = √229
x = 17.29 m
15 m

x
Thus, a ladder 17.29 m tall is required to reach the window

2m
 DAILY LIFE USES OF PYTHAGORAS’ THEOREM
• To measure the diagonal of a TV
24 inches For example;
A television screen is 10 inches high and 24 inches wide. What is the length of
the diagonal of the TV screen?
10 inches

x (because television screen sizes are measured using the diagonal)

Using Pythagoras’ theorem,

x2 = 102 + 242
x2 = 100 + 576
x = √676
x = 26 inches

Thus, the diagonal of the TV screen is 26 inches

 DAILY LIFE USES OF PYTHAGORAS’ THEOREM
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• To calculate distance between places
For example;
The distance between a and b is 2 km, while the distance between a
school
and c is 3 km. Find the distance between b and c.

Using Pythagoras’ theorem

cinema bc2 = ab2 + ac2
b
a
bc2 = 22 + 32
bc2 = 4 + 9
bc = √13
park bc = 3.66 km
c mall
park
Thus, the distance between b and c is 3.66 km
house arcade
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Thank you
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CREDITS;

Aliza
Aaymah Saeed
Amina Abid
Murtaza Shahid
Rafay Faysal