If a straight line be cut into two equal parts and also into two unequal parts, the rectangle contained by the unequal parts together with the square on the line between the points of section is equal to the square on the half.
Father of geometry
Theorem 5, Book II of 'Elements'
c. 300 BCE
Found in 1 providers: grok
Cross Reference
1 source
"That all right angles are equal to one another."
Shocking"A line is breadthless length."
Strange & Unusual"In any right-angled triangle, the square on the side subtending the right angle is equal to the squares on the sides containing the right angle."
Strange & Unusual"The only purpose of the 'Elements' is to demonstrate mathematically certain fundamental propositions."
Shocking"To draw a straight line from any point to any point."
ShockingPremium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.
Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products
