Equal Quote by Richard Digance
“The Hypotenuse has a square on, which is equal Pythagoras instructed, to the sum of the squares on the other two sides If a triangle is cleverly constructed.”
About This Quote
Source Comedy routine, 1978
The hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other sides in a right triangle.
In simple terms: Pythagoras theorem explained humorously.
Remember the Pythagorean relationship.
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When to use this quote
- teaching
- comedy shows
- STEM outreach
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Questions to Reflect On
- Why is the Pythagorean theorem important?
- How can humor aid math learning?
May oversimplify math concepts.