CBSE · Class 6-12

Class 8 · Ganita Prakash

Unit 9 · Class 8Ganita Prakash

The Baudhāyana-Pythagoras Theorem

Pythagoras theorem and its applications.

Lessons

3 concepts

1
The Theorem
In a right triangle, area of square on hypotenuse = sum of areas of squares on other two sides. $c^2 = a^2 + b^2$ .
2
Common Triples
(3,4,5), (5,12,13), (8,15,17), (7,24,25). Multiples too: (6,8,10), (10,24,26).
3
Distance Formula
Direct application of Pythagoras on the coordinate plane.

Skills to practise

Skill · medium

The Baudhāyana-Pythagoras Theorem — Practice