Question

Which of the following is a Pythagorean triple?

A. (3,3,6)
B. (8,15,17)
C. (6,8,12)
D. (5,8,9)

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Square and add the two smallest numbers. If this sum equals the square of the largest number than you have a Pythagorean triple.

A. No; 3² + 3² ≠ 6²

B. Yes; 8² + 15² = 17²

C. No; 6² + 8² ≠ 12²

D. No; 5² + 8² ≠ 9²