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Pythagoras Theorem — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 9 · Mathematics

What Pythagoras Theorem covers in ICSE Class 9 Mathematics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Mathematics syllabus.

30 questions25 flashcards14 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Pythagoras Theorem

1

Core theorem and converse

  • In a right-angled triangle, the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the remaining two sides.
  • If BC^2 = AB^2 + AC^2 and BC is the largest side, then angle A = 90 degrees.
  • The converse is a right-angle test: if the square on the largest side equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides, the triangle is right-angled.
2

Proof ideas and key area facts

  • Theorem 9 gives an area based proof of Pythagoras Theorem.
  • In Triangle ABC with angle ABC = 90 degrees, squares are drawn on AC, AB, and BC.
  • Area of square ABFG equals area of rectangle AMNE.
3

Triangle type test and Pythagorean triplets

  • If AB is the largest side of triangle ABC, then AB^2 = AC^2 + BC^2 means the triangle is right-angled.
  • If AB^2 > AC^2 + BC^2, then the triangle is obtuse-angled.
  • If AB^2 < AC^2 + BC^2, then the triangle is acute-angled.
4

Solved application patterns

  • A ladder problem uses Pythagoras Theorem twice, once for each position of the ladder.
  • In the ladder problem, the ladder length is 17 m in both positions.
  • PA equals 8 m because 17^2 - 15^2 = 64.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Pythagoras Theorem and its applications in right-angled triangles

Historical originPythagoras TheoremConverse of Pythagoras TheoremProof by areaProof by similarityHypotenuseTriangle classification testPythagorean triplets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Pythagoras Theorem for ICSE Class 9 Mathematics?
Key topics in Pythagoras Theorem include Core theorem and converse, Proof ideas and key area facts, Triangle type test and Pythagorean triplets, Solved application patterns. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Pythagoras Theorem for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 30 practice questions on Pythagoras Theorem. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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