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Forum Name: This and that
Topic ID: 946
Message ID: 5
#5, RE: A better Calculus Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem?
Posted by alexb on Sep-29-10 at 02:33 PM
In response to message #3
1. I have two calculus proofs on my page.
2. I have no patience with your link. He used calculus to argue that

F(x,y) ≥ 0

while it is obvious from the definition.

I am not wedded to the Pythagorean theorem or to its proofs. Sometimes I err in my selections, perhaps, even often so, but what I am on lookout for is elegance not a refutation of Elisha Loomis' opinions. So, no, this is not going to be proof #89.