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Pythagorean theorem is a basic geometric theorem, which means that the sum of the squares of two right angles of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse. In ancient China, right-angled triangles were called Pythagorean Theorem, the smaller right-angled side was a hook, the other longer right-angled side was a chord, and the hypotenuse was a chord, so this theorem was called Pythagorean Theorem, and some people called it quotient height theorem.

There are about 500 ways to prove Pythagorean theorem, and Pythagorean theorem is one of the most proven theorems in mathematics. Pythagorean theorem is one of the important mathematical theorems discovered and proved by human beings in the early days. It is one of the most important tools to solve geometric problems with algebraic ideas, and it is also one of the ties of the combination of numbers and shapes.

In China, Shang Gao of the Zhou Dynasty put forward a special case of Pythagorean Theorem "Hook three strands, four chords and five". In the west, the Pythagorean school of ancient Greece in the 6th century BC first proposed and proved this theorem. They proved by deduction that the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of two right angles.

Mathematics is a universal means for human beings to strictly describe and deduce the abstract structure and mode of things, and can be applied to any problem in the real world. All mathematical objects are artificially defined in essence. In this sense, mathematics belongs to formal science, not natural science. Different mathematicians and philosophers have a series of views on the exact scope and definition of mathematics.

Mathematics plays an irreplaceable role in the development of human history and social life, and it is also an indispensable basic tool for studying and studying modern science and technology.

Mathematics originated from the early production activities of human beings, and the ancient Babylonians had accumulated some mathematical knowledge, which could be applied to practical problems. As far as mathematics itself is concerned, their mathematical knowledge is only obtained through observation and experience, and there is no comprehensive conclusion and proof, but their contribution to mathematics should also be fully affirmed.

The knowledge and application of basic mathematics is an indispensable part of individual and group life. The refinement of its basic concepts can be found in ancient mathematical documents of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and ancient India. Since then, its development has continued to make small progress. But algebra and geometry at that time were still in an independent state for a long time.