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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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B. (28,45,53)
It's the correct answer! ;)