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Professor Bhargava, who teaches at Princeton University, US, emphasised that the numerals 0 to 9 were already in use in India ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on Nov. 1, 2024 For centuries, students have learned that in a right ...

The Pythagorean theorem, a cornerstone of mathematics for millennia, provides a method for determining unknown sides in right-angled triangles using the formula a² + b² = c². Its applications extend ...

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Two US college students discovered five new proofs of Pythagoras' theorem using trigonometry, expanding the theorem's understanding in a published study. In an remarkable academic achievement, two US ...

In their peer-reviewed work, Calcea Johnson and Ne'Kiya Jackson present five new ways of proving Pythagoras' Theorem via trigonometry. They also detail a new method for finding proofs that yield at ...

The Pythagorean theorem is crucial in various fields, including construction, manufacturing and navigation, enabling precise measurements and the creation of right angles for large structures. It ...

The Pythagorean theorem, a fundamental principle in geometry, extends beyond the boundaries of ancient mathematics and into the fabric of our daily lives. Its applications are vast, touching upon ...