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[–] DrDystopia@lemy.lol 14 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I'mma be honest with you guys, I don't get either. And none of the maths either.

[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Left is basic algebra/geometry that allows anyone to find a basic square angle. It's used daily in construction. You can learn how to use it today by searching "345 triangle"

Super useful for anyone, even meatheads like me.

[–] Dadifer@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

Pythagorean theorem

[–] DrDystopia@lemy.lol 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

find a basic square angle

I still don't get it, doesn't a square have four 90 degree angles? I'm probably misunderstanding, I've never done any sort of calculations in English ever. I'll Google.

[–] JackbyDev@programming.dev 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The sum of the squares of the two short sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the long side. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagorean_theorem

[–] DrDystopia@lemy.lol 1 points 1 week ago

OK now I get it.

[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Oh, sorry. I meant making a square angle on a surface. Super important in construction

Can't make an actual square if you don't start "square". Might be different in your language

e: also called a"right angle" in English l

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Just direct them to the "Pythagorean equation"?

[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Already said I'm a meathead

I just got off a 10 hour shift pulling gross floor out of a surgery recovery. Give me a break.

[–] DrDystopia@lemy.lol 8 points 1 week ago

Give you a break? You deserve the entire evening and even night off of work!

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Alright man, this isn't an attack on you...

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago

Left is the Pythagorean equation. Pretty simple, basic equation that's easy to use and apply.

Right is an elegant mathematical proof, so a little more "attractive" if you like maths I suppose. 😄