Pythagorean Theorem

Charles Barkley keeps $1M promise after 2 New Orleans students solve Pythagorean Theorem

Charles Barkley, a name synonymous with basketball excellence and charisma, has once again showcased his generous spirit. Keeping a promise he made to St. Mary’s Academy in New Orleans East, where two exceptional students, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson, cracked the Pythagorean Theorem, Barkley made the first installment of his $1 million donation. This act of philanthropy not only highlights his commitment to education but also serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration to countless individuals.

The mathematical puzzle, although proven in numerous ways throughout history, had never been tackled with trigonometry until these two bright students ventured into uncharted territory.… Continue reading

Teens who discovered new way to prove Pythagoras’s theorem uncover even more proofs

Mathematics has always been a subject that polarizes people. Some find solace in its predictability and structure, while others shudder at the mere mention of numbers and equations. But for two young women, Ms. Jackson and Ms. Johnson, mathematics is not just a subject of study but a playground of discovery. Their recent breakthrough in proving Pythagoras’s theorem in a new way has sent ripples through the mathematical community, inviting admiration and curiosity in equal measure.

The Pythagorean theorem, a fundamental principle in geometry, has been a staple of mathematical education for centuries. It states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.… Continue reading