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How the Pythagorean Theorem Shapes Modern Math

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The Pythagorean theorem is a special case of the Law of Cosines, which applies to all triangles, not just right ones.

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This theorem, discovered by ancient civilizations, isn't just about triangles – it's the hidden rule behind your GPS, your screen's pixels, and even how we measure the universe. How did a simple equation become so powerful?