The Pythagorean Theorem states that in a right triangle, the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides (sides A and B) is equal to the square of the longest side, the hypotenuse (side C).
In other words: A2 + B2 = C2
In Word Addition, a = 1, b = 2, c = 3 ... z = 26
If A2 + B2 = C2, then 12 + 22 = 32 or 1 + 4 = 9 or 5 = 9 or FIVE = NINE
How does FIVE equal NINE?
In Word Addition, F+I+V+E = N+I+N+E
If Pythagorus had known English, he would have known that A2 + B2 = C2 in any case!
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