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The guy who invented it, Pythagoras

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Who named the pythagorean theorem?

pythagorean theorem was named from a greek mathemition called pythagorus (I think that's how you spell it)


Who is the pythagorean theorem named after?

Pythagoras!


What is named after Pythagoras?

The Pythagorean Theorem, of course!


Who had the pythagorean theorem first?

Since the Pythagorean theorem is named after the Greek mathematician Pythagoras, it was reasonable to assume that he is the first person to have it.


Theorem from Geometrynamed after an ancient Greek mathmatician?

How about the Pythagorean Theorem? Named after Pythagoras of Samos.


Name of mathematician and their contribution?

Pythagoras. He has the Pythagorean Theorem named after him.


Who developed the theory a plus b equals c?

A Mathematician named Pythagorean. That is why it is called Pythagorean's theorem. For every right triangle, this theorem will be true.


Who was believed to have first proved the Pythagorean theorem?

The Pythagorean theorem is named after the Greek mathematician Pythagoras, who by tradition is credited with its discovery and proof, although it is often argued that knowledge of the theorem predates him.


Why was Pythagoras credited for pythagorean theorem?

Hmmm... because HE created it ! Pythagorean theorem is named after the mathematician Pythagoras ! See related link for the Wikipedia article on the gentleman concerned !


Why did Pythagoras name his formula Pythagorean Theorem?

He didn't name it. It is named after Pythagoras because he first developed the theorem.


Was the Pythagorean Theorem proven?

Oh yes, the Pythagorean Theorem has been proven.


What shape does the Pythagorean theorem use?

The Pythagorean theorem uses the right triangle.