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Fractions lead to Pythagoreans (Posted on 2016-06-28)

Write down two fractions whose product is 2.

Add 2 to each. Keep them improper.

Cross multiply to get two whole numbers.

These numbers are the legs of a Pythagorean triangle!

Prove this always works.

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re: Negative thinking

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(In reply to Negative thinking by Steve Herman)

Think positive!

Posted by Ady TZIDON on 2016-06-28 21:46:22

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