SOLUTION: Any set of 3 positive integers that satisfies the equation a^2+b^2=C^2 is a Pythagorean triple. Determine whether each set of numbers is a Pythagorean triple. a) 12,84,85 b) 28,45

SOLUTION: Any set of 3 positive integers that satisfies the equation a^2+b^2=C^2 is a Pythagorean triple. Determine whether each set of numbers is a Pythagorean triple. a) 12,84,85 b) 28,45

Algebra.Com

Question 873237: Any set of 3 positive integers that satisfies the equation a^2+b^2=C^2 is a Pythagorean triple. Determine whether each set of numbers is a Pythagorean triple.
a) 12,84,85 b) 28,45,53
Answer by Seutip(231) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
B. (28,45,53)
It's the correct answer! ;)

RELATED QUESTIONS
If positive integers are chosen for r and s, with r>s, then the following... (answered by MathLover1)

the set of integers {3,4,5} is a pythagorean triple another suchset is a){6,7,8}... (answered by Alan3354)

What is the smallest value of f that satisfies {{{ a^2+b^2+c^2+d^2+e^2=f^2 }}}, given... (answered by Alan3354,Edwin McCravy)

What is the smallest value of f that satisfies a^2 + b^2 + c^2 + d^2 + e^2 = f^2, given... (answered by ikleyn)

The numbers 20,21,29 form a Pythagorean triple. Which other set of numbers is a... (answered by rfer)

Find all solutions of the equation. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list. Enter... (answered by lwsshak3)

please can you help me solve this question,show that if (a,b,c)is a pythagorean triple,... (answered by math_helper)

Suppose 90degrees < theta < 180degrees. Determine with reasons whether each of the... (answered by lwsshak3)

Hi, Please help me on this question. Thank you. M11-Q4. A right triangle has side... (answered by josgarithmetic)