Pythagoras' theorem

There are 108 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Pythagoras' theorem
Floored
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Floored

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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A floor is covered by a tessellation of equilateral triangles, each having three equal arcs inside it. What proportion of the area of the tessellation is shaded?
Square Pair Circles
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Square pair circles

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Investigate the number of points with integer coordinates on circles with centres at the origin for which the square of the radius is a power of 5.
Walk the Plank
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Walk the plank

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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A rectangular plank fits neatly inside a square frame when placed diagonally. What is the length of the plank?
Square World
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Square world

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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P is a point inside a square ABCD such that PA= 1, PB = 2 and PC = 3. How big is angle APB ?
A chordingly
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A chordingly

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Find the area of the annulus in terms of the length of the chord which is tangent to the inner circle.
Tilting Triangles
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Tilting triangles

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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A right-angled isosceles triangle is rotated about the centre point of a square. What can you say about the area of the part of the square covered by the triangle as it rotates?
Xtra
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Xtra

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
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Find the sides of an equilateral triangle ABC where a trapezium BCPQ is drawn with BP=CQ=2 , PQ=1 and AP+AQ=sqrt7 . Note: there are 2 possible interpretations.
Right Angled Possibilities
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Right angled possibilities

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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If two of the sides of a right-angled triangle are 5cm and 6cm long, how many possibilities are there for the length of the third side?
Some(?) of the Parts
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Some(?) of the parts

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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A circle touches the lines OA, OB and AB where OA and OB are perpendicular. Show that the diameter of the circle is equal to the perimeter of the triangle
30-60-90 Polypuzzle
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30-60-90 polypuzzle

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Re-arrange the pieces of the puzzle to form a rectangle and then to form an equilateral triangle. Calculate the angles and lengths.