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A Unified Pythagorean Theorem in Euclidean, Spherical, and Hyperbolic Geometries.

Authors :
FOOTE, ROBERT L.
Source :
Mathematics Magazine. Feb2017, Vol. 90 Issue 1, p59-69. 11p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

We state a formula for the Pythagorean theorem that is valid in Euclidean, spherical, and hyperbolic geometries and give a proof using only properties the geometries have in common. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025570X
Volume :
90
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Mathematics Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
121501487
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4169/math.mag.90.1.59