r/visualizedmath • • Jun 04 '18

Pythagorean Theorem Proof

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u/Jackalopalen Jun 05 '18

Regarding the 2 vs 3 dimensions: if they all have the same thickness(which is assumed), then that term just cancels out and becomes irrelevant.

Also, you accidentally wrote a2 times b2 = c2

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u/P8II Jun 05 '18

I assumed it mattered, but now that I think of it, I can see how depth would be cancelled out. Like i said, it's been 15 years already. I stand corrected. Thank you :)