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Pythagorean Theorem

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Draw squares on a right triangle's sides to see a²+b²=c² as areas, find missing sides with b=√(c²−a²), and play with Pythagorean triples (3·4·5...)!

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About this app

An interactive educational app designed to help students visualize and understand the Pythagorean theorem (a^2 + b^2 = c^2) through geometry. Users can dynamically adjust the sides of a right triangle to see the corresponding squares resize in real time, step through calculations for missing sides, and test their skills with a built-in math quiz featuring integer-only Pythagorean triples. It serves as an engaging math playground to make learning geometry intuitive and fun.

Use cases

  • Students studying middle school geometry who want to visualize how right triangles and square areas relate
  • Teachers looking for an interactive visual aid to demonstrate the Pythagorean theorem in the classroom
  • Anyone practicing mental math by solving puzzles based on classic Pythagorean triples

Features

  • Interactive SVG visualization showing squares on each side of the right triangle changing dynamically
  • Adjustable stepper controls to easily modify the lengths of legs and the hypotenuse
  • Step-by-step formulas displaying calculations for areas and square roots
  • Challenge mode quiz with random questions on finding the hypotenuse or missing legs
  • Streak tracker to encourage consecutive correct answers