Louisiana Students Claim to Discover New Proof for Pythagorean Theorem After 2,000 Years

Two high school students from Louisiana have made a groundbreaking discovery in mathematics that has stumped scholars for over 2,000 years. Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson from St. Mary’s Academy believe they have found a new proof for Pythagorean Theorem using trigonometry without relying on circular logic.

According to PEOPLE and WWL-TV, the students’ theory could potentially transform how the Pythagorean Theorem is taught and applied in mathematics. The theorem is a fundamental principle in geometry that states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the longest side) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

The discovery made by Johnson and Jackson is particularly significant as it could help simplify and streamline the application of the Pythagorean Theorem in various fields such as engineering, physics, and architecture. The two students have already presented their findings to mathematicians at Tulane University, who haven hailed their work as innovative and impressive.

This incredible achievement by the two high school students demonstrates the power of curiosity, hard work, and a willingness to challenge existing knowledge. Their discovery could have a profound impact on mathematics and inspire future generations of students to pursue careers in STEM fields.