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Which set represents a pythagorean triple

A) 1, 2, 3
B) 9, 12, 16
C)30, 40, 50
D)38, 44, 49
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User Merov
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Answer:

30, 40, 50 which is choice C

Explanation:

Square the smaller two values (30 and 40)

30^2 = 900

40^2 = 1600

then add those results

900+1600 = 2500

Notice how 50^2 = 2500 as well. This shows us that 30^2 + 40^2 = 50^2 is a true equation. Both sides lead to the same result 2500. Therefore, a triangle with sides 30, 40, 50 is a right triangle. This is based on the 3-4-5 pythagorean triple, just each side has been multiplied by 10.

User Artem Vyshniakov
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