Question 666629: 1. Which set of numbers represents a Pythagorean triple? (1 point)
6, 9, 12
7, 10, 12
16, 18, 25
27, 36, 45
Found 3 solutions by swincher4391, Alan3354, MathLover1:
Answer by swincher4391(1107)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 6^2 + 9^2 =? 12^2
36 + 81 =? 144 NO.
7^2 + 10^2 =? 12^2
49 + 100 =? 144 NO.
16^2 + 18^2 =? 25^2
256 + 324 =? 625 NO.
27^2 + 36^2 =? 45^2
729 + 1296 =? 2025 Yes.
(27,36,45) is a Pythagorean Triple.
Answer by Alan3354(69443)  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 1. Which set of numbers represents a Pythagorean triple? (1 point)
6, 9, 12
The sum of an odd & even number --> an odd number.
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7, 10, 12
The sum of an odd & even number --> an odd number.
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16, 18, 25
The sum of an even & even number --> an even number.
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27, 36, 45
Divide by 9 --> 3, 4, 5 triangle.
Answer by MathLover1(20849)  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A Pythagorean triple consists of three positive integers  ,  , and  , such that  , where is hypotenuse (longest side)
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 ,  ,
 .........not this one
 ,  , 
 .........not this one
 ,  , 
 .........it is this one that represents a Pythagorean triple
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