Which set of integers is a Pythagorean triple? A. 5, 12, 13 B. 6, 8, 12 C. 3, 5, 6 D. 15, 9, 17
Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Among the given set of numbers, the Pythagorean triple is the numbers in letter A, which are 5, 12, and 13. This can be proven by equating in a solution.
a = 5
b = 12
c = 13
Pythagorean Theorem:
c = ( a^2 + b^2 )^½
c = ( 5^2 + 12^2 )^½
c = (25 + 144)^½
c = (169)^½
c = 13
Final answer:
A. 5, 12, 13