Pythagorean Theorem Proof Without Words

Drag the points in the sketch below. What do you notice? What does this prove? How does this prove it? This is purposefully vague to let kids explore.
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Marc Welch —

 
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Lan-orria
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exploration  geometry  proof  pythagoras  pythagorean-theorem  tutorial 
Helburu-taldea (adina)
11 – 14
Hizkuntza
English
 
 
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1074
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