If 1+1=2 then the Pythagorean theorem holds, or one more proof of the oldest theorem of mathematics

The Pythagorean theorem is one of the oldest theorems of mathematics. It gained during the time a central position and even today it continues to be a source of inspiration. In this note we try to give a proof which is based on a hopefully new approach. Our treatment will be as intuitive as it can b...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Alexandru HORVÁTH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editura Universităţii "Petru Maior" 2013-06-01
Series:Scientific Bulletin of the ''Petru Maior" University of Tîrgu Mureș
Online Access:http://Pythagorean theorem; geometric transformation; Euclidean geometry MSC 2000: 51M04, 51M05, 51N20