The following proof of the Pythagorean theorem, due to the Hindu mathematician Bhaskara...

The following proof of the Pythagorean theorem, due to the Hindu mathematician Bhaskara (1114–1185), uses squares and right triangles. It is said that he simply presented the following picture and said “Behold!” Thus, this figure is sometimes referred to as a visual proof of the Pythagorean theorem.

Use algebra and the areas of the squares and right triangles to verify the Pythagorean theorem using this figure.