1.+Pythagorean+Triples

The Theorem of Pythagoras

Use graph paper with centimeter squares (either printed sheets or computer generated), to create right triangles with the following leg lengths. Measure the hypotenuse and copy the table into a document. Fill in the missing measurements. All measurements should be in centimeters. An example is provided for you. (2pts for each missing term in the table)





Look at the numbers in the rows of the table. Pythagoras found a way to relate them. Write your observations about the relationships between the numbers. (3pts)
 * Note: this is the hypothesis stage. We are interested in forming ideas here. Any and all ideas are welcome.