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Find the Pythagorean triple obtained by p=5, q=3.

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Answer:

The third side would be 4

Explanation:

A common Pythagorean triple would be 3, 4, 5. You can also find this using the Pythagorean Theorem with 5 being the hypotenuse.

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

3^2 + b^2 = 5^2

9 + b^2 = 25

b^2 = 16

b = 4

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Answer:

(p,q)=(3,3/5)

Explanation:

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