SOLUTION: The sets of numbers 7, 24, 25 and 9, 40, 41 are Pythagorean triples. Use what you know about the Pythagorean Theorem and explain or show why they are Pythagorean triples. Be sure t

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Question 1043865: The sets of numbers 7, 24, 25 and 9, 40, 41 are Pythagorean triples. Use what you know about the Pythagorean Theorem and explain or show why they are Pythagorean triples. Be sure to show your work for each set of triples!
Answer by advanced_Learner(501) About Me  (Show Source):
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first set 7 24 25
the theorem states that
a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=c%5E2
7%5E2%2B24%5E2=25%5E2
49%2B576=625
625=625

second set 9 40 41
9%5E2%2B40%5E2=41%5E2
81%2B1600=1681
1681=1681